Center for Epidemiology and Healthcare Delivery Research

Leadership and faculty

Name	Title
Rohit P. Ojha, DrPH, FACE	Director & Associate Professor
Rohit P. Ojha, DrPH, FACE Director & Associate Professor Contact Information Email: rojha@jpshealth.org Phone: 817-702-5916 Twitter: @rohitpojha Education and Training Postdoctoral Fellowship, Biostatistics, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Harvard Medical School DrPH, Epidemiology, UNT Health Science Center School of Public Health Publications Google Scholar PubMed Research Interests My research interests include: Effectiveness and safety of health interventions Development and evaluation of clinical decision support tools (e.g., clinical prediction models) Evidence synthesis Importance to Patient Care Evidence generated from my research may be used by patients and providers to make informed decisions about care. Evidence generated from my research has been used to inform policies and clinical practice guidelines. In addition, health systems may use this evidence to prioritize implementation of practices or services with potential to improve outcomes. Professional Affiliations American College of Epidemiology American Society of Clinical Oncology International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology Society for Epidemiologic Research Professional Service America’s Essential Hospitals Innovation Committee International Society of Pharmacoepidemiology Real World Evidence Preventive Medicine Editorial Board Society for Epidemiologic Research Scientific Dissemination Committee
Afiba Manza-A. Agovi, PhD	Research Scientist & Assistant Professor
Afiba Manza-A. Agovi, PhD Research Scientist & Assistant Professor Contact Information Email: AAgovi@jpshealth.org Phone: 817-702-8201 Twitter: @a_agovi Education and Training PhD, Epidemiology, University of South Carolina MPH, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Southern Mississippi ASPPH, Allan Rosenfield Global Health Fellow, Global Epidemiology, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Namibia (CDC-Namibia), SI Team Publications Google Scholar PubMed Research Interests My research aims to improve patient care and systems outcomes in HIV prevention, treatment, and associated complications. I am particularly interested in testing and evaluating implementation strategies to integrate evidence-based practices for HIV prevention, treatment, and care into healthcare systems. My current research interests include: HIV prevention and Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Determining and evaluating effective models of care engagement and retention in hard to reach populations Understanding factors that affect healthcare delivery for people living with HIV or at risk of HIV infection Importance to Patient Care Evidence generated from my research may be used to inform clinical practice and improve healthcare delivery for people living with or at risk for HIV infection. Professional Affiliations Academy Health American Public Health Association International AIDS Society Society for Epidemiologic Research Professional Service American College of Epidemiology Minority Affairs Committee Tarrant County HIV Prevention Task Force
Rachel J. Meadows, PhD	Research Scientist & Assistant Professor
Rachel J. Meadows, PhD Research Scientist & Assistant Professor Contact Information Email: RMeadows@jpshealth.org Phone: 817-702-8304 Twitter: @racheljmeadows Education and Training PhD, Epidemiology, The Ohio State University MPH, Health Behavior and Health Promotion, The Ohio State University BA, Human Biology, University of Kansas Publications Google Scholar PubMed Research Interests The aim of my research is to address health equity across the cancer continuum to improve health outcomes for socioeconomically marginalized populations. My research interests include implementing and evaluating interventions to improve cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship care. Importance to Patient Care Evidence generated from my research can be used to optimize healthcare delivery and patient outcomes across the cancer continuum. Professional Affiliations AcademyHealth American College of Epidemiology American Society for Clinical Oncology Interdisciplinary Association for Population Health Science Society for Epidemiologic Research Professional Service American College of Epidemiology Minority Affairs Committee Cancer Alliance of Texas
Mirsada Serdarevic, PhD	Research Scientist & Assistant Professor
Mirsada Serdarevic, PhD Research Scientist & Assistant Professor Contact Information Email: MSerdare@jpshealth.org Phone: 817-702-5173 Twitter: @mirsadaserdare1 Education and Training PhD, Epidemiology, University of Florida BA Psychology, University of Vermont Publications Google Scholar Pub Med Research Interests The aim of my research is to improve outcomes and reduce health disparities related to substance use, particularly for high-risk populations such as people with hepatitis C virus or HIV infections. Given the relation between substance use and morbidity or mortality in these high-risk populations, I am interested in developing interventions for primary, secondary, or tertiary prevention of substance use. My current research interests include: Injection drug use (IDU) Alcohol use patterns and adverse outcomes Patient-reported outcomes and health utilization among high-risk populations Importance to Patient Care Evidence generated from my research can be used to inform provider and patient decision-making about prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis to improve health outcomes. Professional Affiliations AcademyHealth American College of Epidemiology American Public Health Association Society for Epidemiologic Research

Staff Investigators

Name	Title
Jeff Claassen, MS, MPA	EMR Reporting Analyst
Jeff Claassen, MS, MPA EMR Reporting Analyst Contact Information Email: JClaassen@jpshealth.org Phone: 817-702-1338 Education and Training MS, Biomedical Informatics, University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston MPA, Public Policy, University of Texas - Austin BA, Plan II, University of Texas - Austin Research Interests Electronic medical record (EMR) data structure and reporting Geographic Information Systems Healthcare informatics Professional Affiliations American Medical Informatics Association Health Information Management Systems Society
Kevin J. Craten, MHA	Program Coordinator
Kevin J. Craten, MHA Program Coordinator Contact Information Email: KCraten@jpshealth.org Phone: 817-702-5916 Twitter: @crat_mha Education and Training MHA, Informatics, University of Phoenix-Dallas Campus BS, Health Administration, University of Phoenix-Dallas Campus Publications Google Scholar Research Interests Implementation science Health services research and evaluation Healthcare informatics Professional Affiliations AcademyHealth American College of Epidemiology American Public Health Association Health Information Management Systems Society Society for Epidemiologic Research Professional Service American College of Epidemiology Minority Affairs Committee
Matthew Cvitanovich, MPH	Biostatistician
Matthew Cvitanovich, MPH Biostatistician Contact Information Email: MCvitano01@jpshealth.org Phone: 817-702-4466 Twitter: @mcvitano Education and Training MPH, Epidemiology, UT Health Science Center School of Public Health BS, Biological Science, Texas Christian University BS, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Tarleton State University Research Interests Biomedical informatics Clinical decision support Psychiatric epidemiology Professional Affiliations American College of Epidemiology International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Society for Epidemiologic Research Professional Service American College of Epidemiology Minority Affairs Committee
Aaron W. Gehr, MPH	Epidemiologist
Aaron W. Gehr, MPH Epidemiologist Contact Information Email: AGehr@jpshealth.org Phone: 817-702-8388 Twitter: @aaronwgehr Education and Training MPH, Community Health, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences BS, Biology and Health Sciences, Gordon College Publications PubMed Research Interests Care delivery and quality of life Smoking cessation Comorbidities among cancer patients and survivors Professional Affiliations AcademyHealth American Association for Cancer Research American College of Epidemiology American Society of Clinical Oncology Society for Epidemiologic Research Professional Service American College of Epidemiology Minority Affairs Committee
Yan Lu, MPH, MBBS	Biostatistician
Yan Lu, MPH, MBBS Biostatistician Contact Information Email: YLu01@jpshealth.org Phone: 817-702-4466 Twitter: @yanluresearch Education and Training MPH, Clinical Research, UNT Health Science Center School of Public Health MBBS, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China Publications PubMed Research Interests Disparities in quality of cancer care and cancer outcomes Comparative effectiveness in cancer care and care delivery Tools (e.g. prediction models) to enhance clinical decision-making and improve cancer outcomes Professional Affiliations American Association for Cancer Research American College of Epidemiology American Society of Clinical Oncology American Statistical Association International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology Society for Epidemiologic Research Professional Service American College of Epidemiology Minority Affairs Committee
Brooke R. MacDonald, MSPH	Epidemiologist
Brooke R. MacDonald, MSPH Epidemiologist Contact Information Email: BMacdona@jpshealth.org Phone: 817-702-8388 Twitter: @brookermacdona1 Education and Training MSPH, Epidemiology, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health BS, Biology, Mercer University Publications PubMed Research Interests Developing strategies to improve screening for hepatitis C virus infections Substance use among individuals with hepatitis C Alcohol use screening and treatment Professional Affiliations American Public Health Association International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology Society for Epidemiologic Research
Meng Pan, MS, MBBS	Biostatistician
Meng Pan, MPH, MBBS Biostatistician Contact Information Email: MPan01@jpshealth.org Phone: 817-702-4466 Twitter: @meng__pan Education and Training MS, Epidemiology, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine MBBS, Preventive Medicine, Shandong University Publications PubMed Research Interests Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of antiretroviral treatment among HIV patients Quality of care and health services use for people living with HIV Cardiovascular disease among people living with HIV Professional Affiliations American College of Epidemiology American Public Health Association Society for Epidemiologic Research
Caitlin T. Thompson, MS, MPH	Epidemiologist
Caitlin T. Thompson, MS, MPH Epidemiologist Contact Information Email: CThompso08@jpshealth.org Phone: 817-702-8388 Twitter: @CaitlinTThom Education and Training MS, Environmental Science, University of North Texas—Denton MPH, Environmental and Occupational Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center Publications PubMed Research Interests Pharmacoepidemiology and comparative effectiveness Health services research and evaluation Professional Affiliations American College of Epidemiology American Public Health Association Society for Epidemiologic Research

Affiliated Investigators

Name	Primary Affiliation
Tracey Barnett, PhD	UNT Health Science Center
Tracey Barnett, PhD Health Science Center School of Public Health
Mary Ann Contreras, RN	JPS Trauma Services
Mary Ann Contreras, RN JPS Trauma Services
James d'Etienne, MD	JPS Emergency Medicine
James d'Etienne, MD JPS Emergency Medicine
Dustin DeMoss, DO	JPS Behavioral Health
Dustin DeMoss, DO JPS Behavioral Health
Esther Fasanmi, PharmD	JPS Pharmacy Clinical Services Outpatient
Esther Fasanmi, PharmD JPS Pharmacy Clinical Services Outpatient
Bassam Ghabach, MD	JPS Oncology & Infusion Center
Bassam Ghabach, MD JPS Oncology & Infusion Center
Vitaly Golub, MD	JPS Healing Wings Clinic
Vitaly Golub, MD JPS Healing Wings Clinic
Joel Hunt, PA	JPS True Worth Medical Home
Joel Hunt, PA JPS True Worth Medical Home
Mandeep Matta, MD	JPS Healing Wings Clinic
Mandeep Matta, MD JPS Healing Wings Clinic
Kalyani Narra, MD	JPS Oncology and Infusion Center
Kalyani Narra, MD JPS Oncology and Infusion Center
Andrew Saverine, DO	JPS Behavioral Health
Andrew Saverine, DO JPS Behavioral Health
Erika Thompson, PhD	UNT Health Science Center
Erika Thompson, PhD Health Science Center School of Public Health

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