We recently published a review article that synthesizes the multi-disciplinary topic of selection in utero. The paper intends to save new scholars in the field precious time (!) by highlighting key, unexplored areas for future research efforts. The article is free (open access). https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352827318300168…Continue Reading New paper on selection in utero and population health

Our team recently received an NIMH R21 grant to examine African-American / white differences in psychiatric emergencies. Use of psychiatric care in the Emergency Department imposes a large economic cost and does not provide optimal care relative to that provided in the non-urgent setting. Over the last 10 years, Community Health Centers have rapidly expanded… Continue Reading New NIMH grant examining disparities in children’s psychiatric emergencies…Continue Reading New NIMH grant examining disparities in children’s psychiatric emergencies

Our team just published a new paper in Epidemiology on the relation between strong selection in utero against males and a lower than expected prevalence of liveborn birth defects. We find that temporal variation in selectivity against frail gestations in California precedes a reduction in observed male birth defects. doi: 10.1097/EDE.0000000000000661      …Continue Reading New paper on selection in utero against male birth defects

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/suicidal-psychiatric-beds/…Continue Reading Media coverage on link between Suicides and fewer Psychiatric Beds

See blog post and article link, in International Journal of Epidemiology with Eileen Lee: https://ije-blog.com/…Continue Reading Homicides increase Heart Attacks in Mexico

http://www.fagbladet3f.dk/nyheder/10a3d4e6e1c640a2a0317ebcf65f72a6-20160422-skrmmende-tal-flere-aborterer-spontant-nr-ledigheden-stiger…Continue Reading Media coverage of Danish study on pregnancy loss

I have several research opportunities for strong undergraduate students interested in social epidemiology, health policy, mental health, and maternal and child health. If interested: please pick 1-3 articles on my CV that align with your general research interests read these articles thoroughly, until you understand the key question, analytic strategy, and conclusions contact me via… Continue Reading Undergraduate Research Opportunities…Continue Reading Undergraduate Research Opportunities