World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Medicine

D-Index
83
Citations
33266
World Ranking
15417
National Ranking
7777

Overview

Joel L. Weissfeld is a researcher affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh in the United States. Their work spans multiple fields, primarily focusing on medicine, pharmacology, toxicology, and pharmaceutics. They have contributed to subfields including pediatrics, perinatology, child health, public health, environmental and occupational health, and pharmacology.

Their recent research outputs include a publication titled "Regulatory Impact of Selected U.S. FDA Postmarketing Safety Registries Conducted for Drugs Used to Treat Inflammatory or Autoimmune Conditions", published in 2024 in the journal Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety. This work addresses regulatory aspects related to drug safety in treatment contexts involving inflammatory or autoimmune conditions.

Their scholarly contributions largely concentrate on these main topics:

  • Pharmaceutical studies and practices
  • Pregnancy and medication impact
  • Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare

Joel L. Weissfeld has collaborated frequently with colleagues such as Zakaridja Guiriansoro and Tatiana Oussova. These collaborations intersect with their shared interest in pharmacological and medical research.

In terms of publication venues, Weissfeld's work has appeared notably in Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, reflecting a targeted dissemination of findings within the domain of drug safety and pharmacoepidemiology.

The researcher's focus on pregnancy and medication impact, alongside pharmaceutical studies more broadly, indicates an engagement with both clinical and regulatory dimensions of drug development and healthcare practice. Their involvement in public health areas highlights the importance of environmental and occupational factors in medicine.

Best Publications

  • Mortality Results from a Randomized Prostate-Cancer Screening Trial

    Gerald L. Andriole;E. David Crawford;Robert L. Grubb;Saundra S. Buys

  • The Mutational Landscape of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

    N. Stransky;A. M. Egloff;A. D. Tward;A. D. Kostic

  • Effect of screening on ovarian cancer mortality: the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian (PLCO) Cancer Screening Randomized Controlled Trial.

    Saundra S. Buys;Edward Partridge;Amanda Black;Christine C. Johnson

  • Prostate Cancer Screening in the Randomized Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial: Mortality Results after 13 Years of Follow-up

    Gerald L. Andriole;E. David Crawford;Robert L. Grubb;Saundra S. Buys

  • The national lung screening trial: Overview and study design

    Constantine A. Gatsonis;Denise R. Aberle;Christine D. Berg;William C. Black

  • Lack of Effect of a Low-Fat, High-Fiber Diet on the Recurrence of Colorectal Adenomas

    A Schatzkin;E Lanza;D Corle;P Lance

  • Colorectal-cancer incidence and mortality with screening flexible sigmoidoscopy

    Robert E. Schoen;Paul F. Pinsky;Joel L. Weissfeld;Lance A. Yokochi

  • Design of the prostate, lung, colorectal and ovarian (PLCO) cancer screening trial

    Philip C Prorok;Gerald L Andriole;Robert S. Bresalier;Saundra S Buys

  • Screening by Chest Radiograph and Lung Cancer Mortality: The Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian (PLCO) Randomized Trial

    Martin M. Oken;Willam G. Hocking;Paul A. Kvale;Gerald L. Andriole

  • Association of Radiographic Emphysema and Airflow Obstruction with Lung Cancer

    David O. Wilson;Joel L. Weissfeld;Arzu Balkan;Arzu Balkan;Jeffrey G. Schragin

  • Analysis of Colorectal Cancer Occurrence During Surveillance Colonoscopy in the Dietary Polyp Prevention Trial

    Ajay Pabby;Robert E. Schoen;Joel L. Weissfeld;Randall Burt

  • "White coat" versus "sustained" borderline hypertension in Tecumseh, Michigan.

    S Julius;A Mejia;K Jones;L Krause

  • Results from four rounds of ovarian cancer screening in a randomized trial

    Edward Partridge;Aimee R. Kreimer;Robert T. Greenlee;Craig Williams

  • Factors associated with Type I and Type II endometrial cancer.

    Ashley S. Felix;Joel L. Weissfeld;Roslyn A. Stone;Robert Bowser

  • Hyperkinetic borderline hypertension in Tecumseh, Michigan.

    Stevo Julius;Lisa Krause;Nicholas J. Schork;Agnes D. Mejia

  • The Pittsburgh Lung Screening Study (PLuSS): outcomes within 3 years of a first computed tomography scan.

    David O. Wilson;Joel L. Weissfeld;Carl R. Fuhrman;Stephen N. Fisher

  • Unlocking Biomarker Discovery: Large Scale Application of Aptamer Proteomic Technology for Early Detection of Lung Cancer

    Rachel M. Ostroff;William L. Bigbee;Wilbur Franklin;Larry Gold

  • Meat, Meat Cooking Methods and Preservation, and Risk for Colorectal Adenoma

    Rashmi Sinha;Ulrike Peters;Amanda J Cross;Martin Kulldorff

  • Utilization of surveillance colonoscopy in community practice.

    Robert E. Schoen;Paul F. Pinsky;Joel L. Weissfeld;Lance A. Yokochi

  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy in the PLCO Cancer Screening Trial: Results From the Baseline Screening Examination of a Randomized Trial

    Joel L. Weissfeld;Robert E. Schoen;Paul F. Pinsky;Robert S. Bresalier

Frequent Co-Authors

Robert E. Schoen
Robert E. Schoen University of Pittsburgh
Jill M. Siegfried
Jill M. Siegfried University of Minnesota
Frank C. Sciurba
Frank C. Sciurba University of Pittsburgh
Paul F. Pinsky
Paul F. Pinsky National Institutes of Health
Timothy R. Church
Timothy R. Church University of Minnesota
Richard B. Hayes
Richard B. Hayes New York University
Lewis H. Kuller
Lewis H. Kuller University of Pittsburgh
Jennifer R. Grandis
Jennifer R. Grandis University of California, San Francisco
Harvey O. Coxson
Harvey O. Coxson University of British Columbia
Bette J. Caan
Bette J. Caan Kaiser Permanente

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring a career in Medicine isn’t limited to traditional medical degrees. There are a variety of nutrition degrees online for students interested in health and dietetics. These programs can lead to roles in public health, wellness coaching, or food science.

If you’re looking to advance your administrative skills, consider cahme–accredited online Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) programs. These programs meet rigorous standards and prepare graduates for leadership positions in healthcare organizations.

For nurses, there are flexible educational pathways, including rn bsn online programs no clinicals. These options allow registered nurses to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing without the need for additional clinical hours, making them suitable for working professionals.

Nurses aspiring for the highest clinical roles can explore the fastest dnp online program, offering a quick and convenient route to a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. These pathways broaden career options in nursing leadership and advanced practice roles.

Best Scientists Citing Joel L. Weissfeld

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles