BorisDLushniakMDMPH

Dermatology • College Park, MD

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Office
4200 Valley Drive
Bldg 255, Room 2242N
College Park, MD 20742
Phone+1 301-405-2438

Fax+1 301-405-8397

Education & Training

University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineResidency, Dermatology, 1990 - 1993
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health and General Preventive MedicineResidency, Preventive Medicine, 1989 - 1990
Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Chicago)Residency, Family Medicine, 1984 - 1987
Harvard School of Public HealthM.P.H., 1983 - 1984
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1983
Northwestern UniversityB.S., Medical Sciences (Honors Program in Medical Education), 1977 - 1981

Certifications & Licensure

MD State Medical License 2016 - 2026
OH State Medical License 1990 - 2018
American Board of Preventive Medicine Occupational Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Distinguished Service Award for Service on the Board of Regents USUHS, 2016
Federal Preventive Medicine Medical Officer Award American College of Preventive Medicine, 2016
Presidential Unit Citation, for service on the battle against Ebola 2015
Distinguished Service Medal, for service as Acting Surgeon General 2015
Health Leader of the Year Award USPHS Commissioned Officers Foundation for the Advancement of Public Health, 2015
Special Laurel Award for Skin Cancer Prevention Prevent Cancer Foundation, 2015
Ron Davis Special Recognition Award American College of Preventive Medicine, 2015
Presidential Citation American Academy of Dermatology, 2015
Secretary’s Award for Meritorious Service for Surgeon General’s 50th Anniversary Report on Smoking and Health 2014
Distinguished Service Medal, for service as Assistant Commissioner FDA 2014
Apollo Award for Skin Cancer Prevention Live SunSmart Foundation, 2014
Honorary Degree, Doctor of Humane Letters (Honoris causa) Heidelberg University, 2014
Founders Medal Association of Military Surgeons of the United States, 2013
Colonel George W. Hunter III Award Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, 2013
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 2013
Distinguished Speaker Award Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, 2011
Group Recognition Award, FDA Emergency Operations Plan Work Group FDA, 2011
US Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, for service at National Naval Medical Center 2010
Commissioner’s Special Citation, FDA Response to the 2009 H1N1 FDA, 2010
Fisher Lecturer Award American Contact Dermatitis Society, 2010
Surgeon General’s Medallion, for service as Deputy Surgeon General 2010, 2014
Award of Merit Northwestern University Alumni Association, 2009
Commissioner’s Special Citation, Strategic National Stockpile Labeling Working Group FDA, 2009
Outstanding Service Medal, Leading HHS response for evacuees in San Antonio 2007
Outstanding Unit Citation, PHS response to Hurricane Katrina 2007
Commissioner’s Special Citation, FDA Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Task Force FDA, 2007
Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service for service to the citizens devastated by the Gulf Region hurricanes 2006
FDA Commissioner’s Special Recognition Award, as a member of the Avian Influenza Lab 2006
Group Recognition Award, Emergency Use Authorization Guidance Team FDA, 2006
Dr. William Beaumont Award in Medicine, For leadership in assisting Hurricane Katrina evacuees in San Antonio American Medical Association, 2006
Surgeon General’s Exemplary Service Medal, for service as Co-Executive Director PHS Ensemble 2006
Outstanding Service Medal, National research agenda on occupational skin disorders 2005
Sustaining Membership Lecture Award for Outstanding Contributions in the Field of Medical Research Association of Military Surgeons of the United States, 2005
Leadership Circle for Volunteerism American Academy of Dermatology, 2005
Outstanding Unit Citation, CDC Monkeypox Response Team 2005
Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service for extraordinary teamwork, productivity, and scientific excellence to control the spread of SARS and monkeypox 2004
Presidential Citation for dedication to the field of occupational dermatology American Contact Dermatitis Society, 2004
Field Medical Readiness Badge 2003
Cumming Award, awarded to The World Trade Center and Anthrax Response Team Society of American Military Engineers, 2003
Outstanding Unit Citation, PHS response to anthrax and World Trade 2002
Secretary’s Recognition Award for Heroism, Exceptional/ Volunteer Service for Work at the World Trade Center Site Department of Health and Human Services, 2001
Lauren A. Hatch Memorial Lectureship American Osteopathic College of Occupational and Preventive Medicine, 2001
Commendation Medal, needs assessments under wartime conditions in Kosovo 1999
Achievement Medal, establishing a bloodborne pathogen exposure control plan 1999
Achievement Medal, dedication to the field of occupational dermatology 1998
Award of Excellence Army Corps of Engineers, 1998
PHS Citation, disaster planning in Bangladesh 1989
Resident Teaching Award Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 1987
John Thayer Scholarship Award Harvard University School of Public Health, 1984
Paolo Raimondi Humanism in Medicine Award Northwestern University Medical School, 1983
Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

40 citations
The importance of occupational skin diseases in the United States.
Boris D. Lushniak
International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health. 2003-04-25
48 citations
Indirect assessment of 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) exposure by evaluation of specific humoral immune responses to MDI conjugated to human serum albumin.
Boris D. Lushniak, Christopher M. Reh, David I. Bernstein, J.S. Gallagher
American Journal of Industrial Medicine. 1998-05-01
3 citations
Analysis of FDA's Vuse market authorisation: limitations and opportunities.
Andrew B Meshnick, Lauren Elizabeth Faricy, Boris D Lushniak
Tobacco Control. 2024-03-19

Journal Articles

Reducing Indoor Tanning – An Opportunity for Melanoma Prevention
Guy G, Watson M, Richardson LC, Lushniak BD, JAMA Dermatology, 1/1/2016
The Hope Multipliers: The USPHS in Monrovia
Lushniak BD, Public Health Reports, 1/1/2015
Surgeon General’s Perspectives: Family Health History: Using the Past to Improve Future Health
Lushniak BD, Public Health Reports, 1/1/2015
CDC Grand Rounds: Prevention and Control of Skin Cancer
Watson M, Thomas CC, Massetti GM, McKenna S, Gershenwald JE, Laird S, Iskander J, Lushniak BD, MMWR, 1/1/2015
The National Prevention Strategy: Leveraging Multiple Sectors to Improve Population Health
Lushniak BD, Alley DE, Ulin B, Graffunder C, Am J Public Health, 1/1/2015
Surgeon General’s Perspectives: C Everett Koop and the National HIV/AIDS Strategy
Lushniak BD, Public Health Reports, 1/1/2014
Remarks from the Acting Surgeon General of the United States to the 2014 Summit on Breastfeeding
Lushniak BD, Breastfeed Med, 1/1/2014
Surgeon General’s Perspectives: A Historic Moment: The 50th Anniversary of the First Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health
Lushniak BD, Public Health Reports, 1/1/2014
Surgeon General’s Perspectives: Antibiotic Resistance: A Public Health Crisis
Lushniak BD, Public Health Reports, 1/1/2014
Surgeon General’s Perspectives: Helping Women Achieve Their Breastfeeding Goals: The Role of Hospitals
Lushniak BD, Public Health Reports, 1/1/2014
Surgeon General’s Perspectives: Quiet Heroes, Deafening Impacts
Lushniak BD, Public Health Reports, 1/1/2014
Surgeon General’s Perspectives: Testing Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Lushniak BD, Public Health Reports, 1/1/2014
Surgeon General’s Perspectives: Holiday Season Stress Free
Lushniak BD, Public Health Reports, 1/1/2013
Executive Perspective: Here Comes the Sun
Lushniak BD, Public Health Reports, 1/1/2012
Availability of medical countermeasures for bioterrorism evetns: US legal and regulatory options
Maher C, BD Lushniak, Clin Pharm & Therapeutics, 1/1/2009
A case-control study of occupational contact dermatitis among automobile assembly workers
Sussell AL, Robins T, Garabrant D, Reeve G, Sout A, Lushniak B, Dermatitis, 1/1/2008
Occupational Contact Dermatitis
Lushniak BD, Dermatologic Therapy, 1/1/2004
The importance of occupational skin diseases in the United States
Lushniak BD, Int Arach Occup Environ Health, 1/1/2003
Barrier Creams: Fact or Fiction
Lushniak, BD, Mathias CGT, Taylor JS, American Journal of Contact Dermatitis, 1/1/2003
Biomonitoring of chemical exposure among New York City firefighters responding to the World Trade Center fire and collapse
Edelman P, Osterloh J, Pirkle J, Caudill SP, Grainger J, Jones R, Blount B, Calafat A, Turner W, Feldman D, Baron S, Bernard B, Lushniak BD, Kelly K, Prezant D, Env Health Perspect, 1/1/2003
Use of respiratory protection among responders at the World Trade Center site – New York City, September 2001
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Reported by listing includes Lushniak B), MMWR, 1/1/2002
Rashes among schoolchildren – 14 States, October 4, 2001–February 27, 2002
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Reported by listing includes Lushniak B), MMWR, 1/1/2002
Inhalational anthrax outbreak among postal workers, Washington, DC, 2001
Dewan PK, Fry AM, Laserson K, Tierney BC, Quinn CP, Hayslett JA, et al and members of the Washington, D.C. Anthrax Response Team (including Lushniak B), Emerg Infect Dis, 1/1/2002
Evaluation of Self-Reported Skin Problems among Workers Exposed to Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI) at a Foam Manufacturing Plant
Daftarian HS, Lushniak BD, Reh CM, Lewis DM, J Occ Environ Med, 1/1/2002
Occupational Dermatitis Causing Days Away From Work in US Private Industry
Lushniak BD, Clinics in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 1/1/2001
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Books/Book Chapters

Treatment of Skin Disease
Chapter: Bioterrorism.
Page 89 - 95Lushniak BD, Thornton CREditors: Lebwohl MG, Heymann WR, et al.Elsevier SaundersEdition 4th,2014
Occupational and Environmental Health
Chapter: Skin Disorders.
Page 476 - 491Tapp, LC, Lushniak BDEditors: Levy BS, Wegman DH, Baron SL, Sokas RK.Oxford University Press, New York, NYEdition 6th,2011
Evidence Based Dermatology
Chapter: Risk Factors for Occupational Contact Dermatitis.
Page 885 - 890Lushniak BDEditors: Miabach HI, Gorouhi F.People’s Medical Publishing, Shelton, CT2011
Food and Drug Law and Regulation
Chapter: FDA’s Role in Counterterrorism and Emerging Threats.
Page 689 - 696Lushniak BDEditors: Adams DG, Cooper RM, Hahn MJ, Kahan JS.FDLI, Washington, DC2008
Immunotoxicology and Immunopharmacology
Chapter: Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Chemicals: Immunological and Clinical Aspects.
Page 559 - 574Gerberick, G.F., BD Lushniak, R.J. Dearman and I. KimberEditors: R. Luebke, R. House and I. Kimber.CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group, Boca Raton, FL2007
Construction Safety and Health Management
Chapter: Health Consequences of Working in Construction.
Page 225 - 227Lushniak BDEditors: Coble RJ, Hinze J, Haupt TC.Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ2000
Occupational and Environmental Infectious Diseases
Chapter: Occupational Infectious Diseases with Dermatologic Features.
Page 389 - 404Lushniak BDEditors: Couturier, AJ.OEM Press, Beverly Farms, MA2000
Asthma in the Workplace
Chapter: Occupational Urticaria.
Page 341 - 362Lushniak BD, Mathias CGTEditors: Bernstein IL, Chan-Yeung M, Malo JL, et al.Marcel Decker, New York, NYEdition 2nd,1999
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Lectures

Plenary
American Academy of Dermatology - Annual Meeting 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 3/3/2019
Public Health and Dermatology—From Policy to Pox
New York University, New York, NY - 1/22/2016
Life as a (Dermatologist) Surgeon General
Naples, FL - 1/20/2016
Dermatology Conundrums from the Annals of the CDC
Naples, FL - 1/20/2016
Dermatology and Public Health
Naples, FL - 1/20/2016
Health of the Nation: A Preventive Focus
Orlando, FL - 1/17/2016
Surgeon General’s Panel on Organ Donation
Miami, FL - 1/16/2016
The Fight Against Big Tobacco – 52 Years of Progress
Bethesda, MD - 1/16/2016
Public Health and Politics
Washington, DC - 1/13/2016
Ebola Response and the Monrovia Medical Unit
Tel Aviv, Israel - 1/13/2016
Public Health in Complex Emergencies
Fairfax, VA - 1/10/2016
The Shift to Prevention and Wellness
Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME - 1/9/2016
The Monrovia Medical Unit – Ebola Response
Washington, DC - 1/7/2016
Risk Communication –Talking Heads
Washington, DC - 1/7/2016
Immunizations and the Public Health Model
Seattle, WA - 1/5/2016
Travel Medicine Course
USUHS - 1/1/2016
Medical and Clinical Psychology Seminar
USUHS - 1/1/2016
Inclusion and Wellness
Loma Linda University - 1/31/2015
Fluoride and Health
Kansas City, KS - 1/27/2015
Public Health and Dermatology
Columbus, OH - 1/23/2015
Going into the Future: Health and Wellness
College Park, MD - 1/22/2015
Skin Cancer Prevention
Atlanta, GA - 1/21/2015
Ebola Response and the US Public Health Service
Leesburg, VA - 1/19/2015
The Future of Public Health and Prevention
Cincinnati, OH - 1/15/2015
The US Surgeon General—Fighting Tobacco for 50 Years
Cedar Rapids, IA - 1/14/2015
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Other

The health consequences of smoking – 50 years of progress: a report of the Surgeon General.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Lushniak BD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Healt
Atlanta, GA - 1/1/2014
The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Lushniak BD), U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General
Washington, DC - 1/1/2014
Hazard evaluation and technical assistance report: Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, Missoula, Montana.
Lushniak BD, Mattorano D, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Na
Cincinnati, OH - 1/1/2004
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Updated U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines for the Management of Occupational Exposures to HBV, HCV, and HIV and Recomme...
Beltrami EM, Alvarado-Ramy F, Critchley SE, Panlilio AL, Cardo DM, Bower WA, Alter MJ, Kaplan JE, Lushniak BD, MMWR Recommendations and Reports
1/1/2001
NIOSH Criteria for a Recommended Standard--Occupational Exposure to Metalworking Fluids [Chapter on dermatologic effects].
Lushniak BD, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Na
Cincinnati, OH - 1/1/1998
National Occupational Research Agenda - Update July, 1997 (section on Allergic and Irritant Dermatitis Team activities).
Lushniak BD, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Na
Cincinnati, OH - 1/1/1997
Dermatitis at a Construction Site. Hazard evaluation and technical assistance report: S & B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd. Sweeny, Texas.
Keifer M, Lushniak BD, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Na
Cincinnati, OH - 1/1/1997
NIOSH Alert: Preventing allergic reactions to natural rubber latex in the workplace.
Biagini RE, Deitchman S, EJ Esswein, Fedan J, Flesch JP, Hodgins PK, Hodous TK, Hull RD, Jarvis WR, Lewis DM, Lipscomb JA, Lushniak BD, Pearson ML, Petsonk EL, Pinkert..., U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Na
Cincinnati, OH - 1/1/1997
Dermatitis in a Rubber Product Plant. Hazard evaluation and technical assistance report: BTR Antivibration Systems, Inc.
Lushniak BD, Reh BD, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Na
Cincinnati, OH - 1/1/1996
National Occupational Research Agenda. (section on Allergic and Irritant Dermatitis).
Lushniak BD, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Na
Cincinnati, OH - 1/1/1996
Dermatitis in an Automotive Parts Company. Hazard evaluation and technical assistance report: Diamet Corporation.
Kinnes GM, Martinez KF, Lushniak BD, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Na
Cincinnati, OH - 1/1/1995
Indoor Environmental Quality in a Hospital. Hazard evaluation and technical assistance report: St. Vincent Medical Center.
Keifer M, Lushniak BD, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Na
Cincinnati, OH - 1/1/1995
Indoor Environmental Quality in a Prison. Hazard evaluation and technical assistance report: Dauphin County Prison.
Lushniak BD, Mattorano D, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Na
Cincinnati, OH - 1/1/1994
Dermatitis in a Library. Hazard evaluation and technical assistance report: University of Iowa.
Lushniak BD, Decker JA, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Na
Cincinnati, OH - 1/1/1994
Renal Cancer in a Paperboard Plant. Hazard evaluation and technical assistance report: James River Corp.
Sinks T, Lushniak BD, Hausser BJ, et al, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Na
Cincinnati, OH - 1/1/1992
Cancer in an Electric Equipment Plant. Hazard evaluation and technical assistance report: Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Kinnes G, Lushniak BD, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Na
Cincinnati, OH - 1/1/1990
Mucosal and Skin Irritation in an Electronics Plant. Hazard evaluation and technical assistance report: Bussman-Cooper Industries.
Sussell A, Lushniak BD, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Na
Cincinnati, OH - 1/1/1990
Isocyanate Asthma Related to Foam Spraying. Hazard evaluation and technical assistance report: Trailmobile, Inc.
Reh C, Lushniak BD, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Na
Cincinnati, OH - 1/1/1990
Dermatitis in Bowling Establishments. Hazard evaluation and technical assistance report: Beacon Bowl.
Lushniak BD, Seitz T, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Na
Cincinnati, OH - 1/1/1990
Indoor Environmental Quality in an Office Building. Hazard evaluation and technical assistance report: Office of Disability Determination.
Roper P, Lushniak BD, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Na
Cincinnati, OH - 1/1/1989
Irritation from Steam Humidification Additives. Hazard evaluation report: Cincinnati Electronics Corporation.
Hills B, Lushniak BD, Sinks T, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Oc
Cincinnati, OH - 1/1/1989
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Press Mentions

Skin Cancer on the RiseJuly 4th, 2022
Covid Cases Plateau in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, Showing Effectiveness of Vaccines, Experts SaySeptember 25th, 2021
Coronavirus Rates Decline in the DMV, but Flu Season Poses New ThreatSeptember 23rd, 2021
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Professional Memberships

American Academy of Dermatology - AAD
Fellow