Heather Greenlee, ND, PhD
- Expert on prevention and management of breast cancer
- Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health
- Past President of the Society for Integrative Oncology
Heather Greenlee, ND, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. Dr. Greenlee trained in naturopathic medicine at Bastyr University and in epidemiology at the University of Washington and Columbia University.
Her research focuses on the use of complementary and integrative medicine and lifestyle modifications for breast cancer prevention and control, with a specific interest in Latina breast cancer survivors. Dr. Greenlee uses observational studies and clinical trials to study what women can do, in addition to conventional treatment, to prevent breast cancer, decrease side effects of treatment, and improve prognosis.
Dr. Greenlee has particular expertise in conducting behavioral trials related to dietary modification, increasing physical activity and weight management. Dr. Greenlee completed postdoctoral fellowships in cancer prevention and control at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Columbia University. Dr. Greenlee is an active member of SWOG within the National Cancer Institute’s National Cancer Clinical Trials Network and is Past President of the Society for Integrative Oncology (www.integrativeonc.org).
