WHAT WE DO

We develop simulation models and leverage data science methods to understand complex public health problems and inform decision and policy making.

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New WHO-Supported Project Launches to Improve NCD Care in Ethiopia

With support from the World Health Organization, a new modeling project is launching to evaluate the impact of Ethiopia’s healthcare financing reforms…

MJ Visits Thailand to Teach Simulation Modeling

MJ recently traveled to Thailand to teach a short course on simulation modeling. During the visit, he met with students and faculty…

Featured Publications

Impacts of State Laws Mandating Co-Prescribing Naloxone with Opioids on Naloxone Prescription Dispensing in the U.S.

Publication link This study examined how naloxone codispensing changed from 2016 to 2021 in response to state mandates aimed at reducing overdose…
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Buprenorphine Treatment Duration in the US

Publication link Buprenorphine is used to treat opioid use disorder (OUD) and reduce overdose risk. Duration of buprenorphine treatment is a measure of…
Reducing opioid use disorder and overdose deaths in the United States: A dynamic modeling analysis

Published in Science Advances Link to the publication Abstract: Opioid overdose deaths remain a major public health crisis. We used a system…

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Collaboration

The interdisciplinary nature of research at MJ Lab has led to developing a number of professional networks that contribute to a growing…

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Internship opportunity

We always welcome undergraduate and graduate students to work with us! See opportunities for more information.

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