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Brian Lee

Associate professor
Drexel University

Brian Lee is associate professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at Drexel University in Philadelphia.

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Journal club: Does lithium in drinking water contribute to autism?

By Brian Lee
11 April 2023 | 7 min read
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Autism heritability: It probably does not mean what you think it means

By Brian Lee
7 January 2020 | 6 min read

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