Agent-based modeling (ABM) has emerged as a transformative tool for understanding complex systems in public health. Imagine a virtual world where individual “agents” (such as people, households, or organizations) interact… Read More
Imagine being one of only a few hundred people worldwide diagnosed with a condition so rare that even the medical community struggles to understand it. This is the reality for… Read More
The Power of PICO and Beyond When you think of scientific research, you might picture labs, data sets, or complex formulas, but there’s a step before all of that—one that’s… Read More
Imagine being able to know exactly what treatment works best for you. Not an average patient or a group in a clinical study, but you, as an individual. This vision… Read More
When we think about gathering scientific knowledge, many of us picture researchers conducting experiments, analyzing their results, and drawing conclusions. But what if we want to go beyond individual studies… Read More
In a world where the zip code you are born in can predict your life expectancy, it’s clear that health inequities are not just about biology; they’re about the social… Read More
Evaluating programs and policies is like trying to catch a greased pig. It’s messy, unpredictable, and downright challenging. But, as it turns out, embracing this messiness can lead to some… Read More
When policies and plans are made outside the healthcare sector, they often have unanticipated effects on public health. Enter Health Impact Assessment (HIA), a vital tool for predicting these impacts… Read More
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, public health officials were scrambling to manage the spread of the virus. Among their most vital tools were case investigation and contact… Read More
Imagine a future where the treatment for a debilitating disease lies not in a bottle of pills, but in a simple procedure involving the healthy bacteria from another person’s gut…. Read More
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we manage complex projects. With its capability to analyze vast amounts of data, predict outcomes, and automate routine tasks, AI is enhancing the… Read More
Let’s be upfront. This is a weird one. Healthcare research is pivotal for advancing medical practices and informing policy decisions. However, the journey from research to real-world application is fraught… Read More