Angela Dimatulac Aherrera, DrPH, MPH
Assistant Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Department: Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Contact information
Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
3600 Civic Center Blvd, 4th Floor, Office 105B
Philadelphia, PA 19104
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
3600 Civic Center Blvd, 4th Floor, Office 105B
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office: (215) 746-0456
Publications
Education:
BA (Behavioral Biology)
Johns Hopkins University, 2011.
MPH
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2015.
DrPH (Environmental Health and Engineering)
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2019.
Permanent linkBA (Behavioral Biology)
Johns Hopkins University, 2011.
MPH
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2015.
DrPH (Environmental Health and Engineering)
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2019.
Selected Publications
Andi SyCip, Xiaoyi Peng, Vicente Belizario, Angela Aherrera: Spatial and Temporal Trends in MDA Coverage and Persistent STH Transmission Among School-Age Children in Agusan del Sur, Philippines (2020-2024). Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology 20th Annual Symposium June 2026Matthew Newmeyer, Carsten Prasse, Ana M. Rule, Angela Aherrera: Analysis of disposable e-cigarette aerosols from around the world: non-targeted analysis, quantification of plasticizers and cooling agents, and evaluation of potential health hazards. International Society of Exposure Science Annual Meeting (Vancouver, Canada) October 2026.
Xiaoyi Peng, Anna Tillery, Stuti Parab, Andrew Schulze, Sharon McGrath-Morrow, Ana Rule, Angela Aherrera: Metal Exposure from Disposable E-Cigarettes (d-PODs) and Its Association with Pulmonary Function Among Young Adults in Maryland, USA. International Society for Environmental Epidemiology 38th Annual Meeting (Munich, Germany) August 2026.
Angela Aherrera, Xiaoyi Peng, Anna Tillery, Stuti Parab, Andrew Schultze, Ana Maria Rule, Michael Collaco, Sharon McGrath-Morrow : Respiratory Symptoms, Immune Dysregulation, and Acute Lung Function Decline Associated with Disposable E-Cigarette Use in Young Adults” International Society for Environmental Epidemiology 38th Annual Meeting (Munich, Germany) August 2026.
Julia Dani, Pablo Olmedo-Palma, Angela Aherrera: Chemical exposure from alternative menstrual products: heavy metal content in commercial reusable menstrual discs. Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology 20th Annual Symposium (Philadelphia, PA) June 2026.
Jennifer Ko, Jagadeesh Puvvula, Angela Aherrera, Sunni Mumford, Sara E. Pinney, Wei-Ting Hwang, Aimin Chen: Association of Prenatal PFAS, Metal, and PBDE Mixture Exposure and Maternal Glucose Challenge Test Results in the HOME Cohort. Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology 20th Annual Symposium (Philadelphia, PA) June 2026.
Rachel Richards, Jonathan Richards, Xiaoyi Peng, Ana Rule, Angela Aherrera: Social determinants of e-cigarette initiation and use among young adults: the role of social media, peer influence, home environment, and retail access in Baltimore, MD. Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology 20th Annual Symposium (Philadelphia, PA) June 2026.
Sarah-Marie Alam El Din, Sampada Iyenger, Angela Aherrera, Derrick Quarles, Joseph Bressler, Ana M. Rule : The Detection of Metals and Metal Particles in Electronic Cigarette Aerosols Generated with a ceramic coil The Society for Research in Nicotine and Tobacco 32nd Annual Meeting (Baltimore, MD) March 2026.
Noel Leigh, Angela Aherrera, Zachary T. Bitzer, Marielle C. Brinkman, Felix Effah, Irfan Rahman, Ahmad El-Hellani, I. Mark Olfert, Ana M. Rule, Naudia Gray, Thivanka Muthumalage : Heating Coil and Device Design Parameters as Critical Determinants of Electronic Cigarette Aerosol Toxicity The Society of Toxicology 65th Annual Meeting (San Diego, CA) March 2026.
Anna Tillery, Rae O’Leary, Nora Pisanic, Brittany Youpee, Angela Aherrera, Kate Krucynski, Jaylynn Farlee, Megan Wilks, Erena S. Hovhannisyan Romero, Miranda Cajero, Jacob Duran, Christopher Heaney, Ana M. Rule, Esther Erdei: Indoor Air Nicotine, Nitrogen Dioxide Exposure, and COVID-19 Outcomes in a Great Plains Tribal Community. Indoor Air Tommaso Orusa (eds.). John Wiley & Sons Ltd. 2026(1), March 2026.