After completing her post-doctoral fellowship, Elizabeth Drugge, Ph.D., M.P.H. '12, transitioned to independent research in dermatology where she worked on the development, implementation, and assessment of a novel system for automated skin cancer detection. During this time, she mentored medical students on research projects, including a DeBakey scholar, and contributed to clinical research and public health endeavors related to skin cancer screening. In addition, Dr. Drugge held adjunct appointments in the NYMC Departments of Epidemiology and Physical Therapy, in the School of Health Sciences and Practice, and the Department of Pharmacology, in the School of Biomedical Sciences, before joining the Epidemiology Division of the Department of Public Health.

As a member of the American Heart Association, American Academy of Dermatology, and American Public Health Association, Dr. Drugge continues to explore and contribute to the advancement of evidence-based research. She is most rewarded by her work with students of all disciplines, supporting them to develop the skills and confidence to impact the world of healthcare that lies ahead.    

Education

• B.A., Science, Technology and Society, Cornell University 
• Ph.D., Pharmacology, Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons
• M.P.H. '12, Epidemiology, New York Medical College
• Fellowship, Pharmacology, New York Medical College

Honors and Awards

• Delta Omega National Honorary Society in Public Health at NYMC
• DeBakey Scholar Mentor
• Stamford Hospital Research Day First Place for presentation on Skin Cancer Screening

Research

Dr. Drugge has more than 25 peer-reviewed, scientific articles in academic journals such as Circulation Research, Science, American Journal of Physiology, Journal of Pharmacological and Experimental Therapeutics, and Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and has presented her research at national meetings, including American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), American Heart Association Scientific Session (AHA), and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). Her early work in cardiac electrophysiology focused on the mechanism by which sympathetic innervation regulates the chronotropic response of cultured cardiac myocytes. Dr. Drugge's post-doctoral fellowship, under the direction of John C. McGiff, M.D., explored regulatory mechanisms related to arachidonic acid in cultured renal and corneal cells with unique transport properties.

Her work focuses on the applying of clinical epidemiology to clinical and translational research using a variety of study designs, data sources, and analytic techniques. She also continues to work on several research projects related to skin cancer detection using innovative technologies and systems of care to identify associations between risk factors and outcomes. The goal of these studies is to eliminate access barriers, address disease disparities, and deliver telehealth services.

Dr. Drugge’s Researchgate Website

Publications

• Jain SS, Anderson SA, Steele JM, et. al. "Cardiac manifestations and outcomes of COVID-19 vaccine-associated myocarditis in the young in the USA: longitudinal results from the Myocarditis After COVID Vaccination (MACiV) multicenter study." EClinicalMedicine, 76(), (2024) 102809. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102809
• Drangsholt S, Lleras C, Kindler R, et. al. "Active Compared With Passive Voiding Trials After Midurethral Sling Surgery: A Systematic Review." Obstetrics and gynecology, 143(5), (2024) 633-643. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005567
• Mercado NR, Knapp K, Bouldin ED, et. al. "Flu Vaccine Uptake in Caregivers and Noncaregivers: Implications for Policy and Practice." Preventing chronic disease, 20(), (2023) E01. doi: 10.5888/pcd20.220125
• Hirani R, Hosein-Woodley R, Rashid D, et. al. "Monkeypox outbreak 2022: disparities and prevention." The Journal of hospital infection, 133(), (2023) 105-106. doi: 10.1016/j.jhin.2022.12.005
• Nalubola S, Jin E, Drugge ED, et. al. "Video Versus Direct Laryngoscopy in Novice Intubators: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." Cureus, 14(9), (2022) e29578. doi: 10.7759/cureus.29578
• Esenwa C, Patel NK, Etienne M, et. al. "Trends in diversity, equity and inclusion publications in neurological journals: 2015-2020." Journal of the National Medical Association, 114(6), (2022) 564-568. doi: 10.1016/j.jnma.2022.09.008
• Drugge ED, Farhan K, Zhao H, et. al. "Sex and race differences in urinary Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNF-α) levels: Secondary analysis of the DASH-sodium trial." Journal of human hypertension, 37(8), (2023) 701-708. doi: 10.1038/s41371-022-00748-z

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Professional Service

• SHSP Research Committee
• SOM Research Committee
• Library and Academic Support Committee (LASCOM)
• Evaluations Committee
• Sun Protection Outreach Teaching by Students (SPOTS) Faculty Advisor

Teaching Responsibilities

• Introduction and Advanced Epidemiology, SHSP
• Doctoral Research Seminar, Health Policy and Management, SHSP
• Seminar in Chronic Disease Epidemiology, SHSP
• Evidence Based Medicine/Research Methods, SOM