Principal Investigators
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Dr. Moran's primary research focus is the epidemiology and prevention of cardiovascular disease and other chronic, non-communicable diseases in low and middle income nations.
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Ben Smith's research aims to reduce the patient and population burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Dr. Bellows’ research is focused on using computer simulations to estimate the value of healthcare interventions, with a focus on hypertension management and cardiovascular disease prevention.
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Dr. Hur and his research team focus on performing analyses that apply health outcomes methodologies to provide evidence for clinical management, guidelines, and health policy.
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Donald Edmondson, PhD at Columbia University
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Lizzy Oelsner conducts epidemiologic and clinical research on chronic lung diseases, such as COPD and emphysema, and the health effects of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes.
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Dr. Kronish's research focuses on understanding the relationship between depression and cardiovascular disease.
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Dr. Adelman's research focuses primarily on patient safety and preventing medical errors in a hospital environment.
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Dr Birk's research focuses on the influence of emotions and their regulation on cardiovascular health.
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Jose Luchsinger's research focuses broadly on risk factors and prevention of cognitive impairment, the effects of diabetes and related disorders on aging related outcomes, and health disparities.
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Nathalie Moise’s research focuses on applying implementation science at the intersection of heart disease and mental health.
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Priya Palta conducts epidemiologic and clinical research on cardiovascular disease risk factors and modifiers of age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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Dr. Barr’s research is in respiratory epidemiology with a focus on obstructive lung disease and emphysema
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Rita Charon is the founder of the Narrative Medicine Program at Columbia University.
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Dr. Steven Shea's research focus is on cardiovascular epidemiology and hypertension.
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Dr. Yoon's research seeks to improve self-management behavior and health disparities using social media, informatics and data science
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Dr. Cornelius conducts research focused on dyadic dynamics in relation to health behaviors post-acute coronary syndrome (ACS), including mutual change, influence, and social control/support.
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Dr. Zhang's research focuses on the epidemiology of cardiovascular diseases, specifically in investigating the determinants, risk factors, and intervention strategies at the population level.