CHDS’s repository team, comprised of decision science faculty and content specialists, welcomed Smita Bhattacharya, MS to their group in February. Contributing to the
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Cost-Effectiveness and “Value” in the US
CHDS faculty member Ankur Pandya presented his research on the policy options for lipid-lowering drugs at the Health Policy and Management Research Seminar on March 12th.
Read more...Student Award Honors Howard Raiffa
As a pioneer and “founding father” of decision science, Howard Raiffa’s work and contributions to the field are honored through the Howard Raiffa Fund. Established in 1996, the Fund supports
Read more...James Hammitt Directs Risk Analysis Course
From March 5-8th Professor James Hammitt will direct his annual, 4-day course: Analyzing Risk: Principles, Concepts, and Applications. Offered through the
Read more...Trends in Health Economics & Outcomes Research
A new ISPOR* report describes 2018’s top 10 trends in the applications of Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR). Contenders for the list were considered by ISPOR’s Health Science Policy Council
Read more...CHDS Faculty Member Finds Vaccination May Improve Health Equity
CHDS faculty member, Stéphane Verguet is the senior author of a recent paper in Health Affairs that finds vaccination policies are potentially important channels for improving health equity.
Read more...CHDS Faculty Teaches at First ICRT Japan
CHDS Research Scientist Djøra Soeteman taught decision science at the “Introduction to Clinical Research Training (ICRT) Japan” to 51 enthusiastic, motivated and inspiring students
Read more...Expansion of the CHDS Media Hub
CHDS’ Media Hub lead Jake Waxman uses Q1 to assess the 2017 activities and strategize for 2018. “We’ve taken a brief pause in producing new materials and engaging new partners to debrief
Read more...New Course: Applied Decision Analysis
Experiential learning is emphasized in this new course offering by Jane Kim, Professor of Health Decision Science. RDS290 is an intermediate-advanced level course that expands the decision
Read more...Reducing Air Pollution in Mexico City
Reductions in mortality risk can be achieved by retrofitting Mexico City’s diesel trucks and buses with particulate filters – that was the topic of faculty member James Hammitt’s
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