Robert F. Anda, MD, MS
Co-Principal Investigator
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE Study)

 

Rob Anda lives in Atlanta with his wife (Kim) and two children, Kelsey and Will.

Dr. Anda graduated from Rush Medical College in 1979 and received his Board Certification in Internal Medicine in 1982. During 1982-1984 he completed a Fellowship in Preventive Medicine at the University of Wisconsin where he also received a Masters Degree (MS) in Epidemiology.

In 1984 he was accepted into the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) at the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta. During his 25 years at CDC he has conducted research in a variety of areas including disease surveillance, behavioral health, mental health and disease, cardiovascular disease, and childhood determinants of health.

Currently, he is a Senior Scientific Consultant to the CDC, with Carter Consulting.

He played the principal role in the design of the ACE study, subsequent analysis of the ACE Study data, and preparation of its numerous scientific publications and serves as its Co-Principal Investigator.

He has more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, numerous government publications such as the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), and book chapters. In addition, he has received numerous awards and recognition for scientific achievements.