David S. Siscovick, MD, MPH, BA

Professor, Department of Medicine (primary department)
Professor, Epidemiology

Contact Information
Cardiovascular Health Research Unit
Office: Suite 1360
Box 358085
1730 Minor Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
Tel: 206-287-2787
Fax: 206-287-2662
http://depts.washington.edu/chru/
dsisk@u.washington.edu

University of Washington
Box 357236
Dept. of Epidemiology
1959 NE Pacific Street
Health Sciences F261B
Tel: 206-685-9391
Fax: 206-543-8525

Research Interests
Dr. Siscovick conducts research into the epidemiology and prevention of cardiovascular disease, particularly related to sudden cardiac death. He also is interested in the health effects of physical activity and exercise and preventive cardiology health services. Currently, Dr. Siscovick is conducting a study of poly-unsaturated fats and the risk of primary cardiac arrest.

Teaching Interests
Dr. Siscovick currently co-teaches EPI 519 "Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease" offered during Autumn Quarter.

Education
MD, University of Maryland 1976
MPH, Epidemiology, University of Washington 1981
BA, Psychology, University of Pennsylvania 1971