Rate My Professor Sara Hyman

Sara Hyman serves as an Associate Research Scientist at NYU Grossman School of Medicine in the Division of Environmental Pediatrics. She holds a Master of Science in Biostatistics from the NYU School of Global Public Health and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Richmond. In her role, Hyman conducts research in environmental epidemiology, focusing on the health impacts of chemical exposures from plastics and other environmental sources.

Hyman has led and contributed to studies examining the global effects of phthalate exposure, including di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) and diisononyl phthalate (DiNP). Her work has produced estimates linking these chemicals to millions of preterm births worldwide in 2018, along with associated newborn deaths and years lived with disability. Additional research has explored connections between phthalate exposure and cardiovascular mortality, as well as broader implications for reproductive health and microplastics. Publications include lead authorship on a 2026 paper in eClinicalMedicine analyzing DEHP exposure and preterm birth risks across countries and regions, with co-authorship on related studies published in eBioMedicine. Her contributions support efforts to understand and mitigate environmental health risks through data-driven analysis in collaboration with senior researchers such as Leonardo Trasande.