Faculty

Mariah Robertson, MD, MPH, is trained in public health, internal medicine, and geriatric medicine and conducts clinical and educational work in the home care setting.

Joanne Rosen, JD, MA, studies the impact of law and policy on sexual and reproductive health, access to abortion, and sexual and gender minority communities.

Lainie Rutkow, JD, PhD '09, MPH '05, uses research to determine how the law can protect and promote the health of populations.

Brendan Saloner, PhD, evaluates policies to promote access to health care and a stronger safety net for underserved groups, particularly for people who use drugs.

Joshua Sharfstein, MD, works to develop and promote public health strategies, healthcare payment approaches, and regulatory policies that advance health and equity.

Leiyu Shi, DrPH, MBA, MPA, conducts applied primary care research to promote integrated and efficient care delivery models that improve population health and equity.

Wendy Shields, PhD, MPH '96, uses research and partnerships to advance policies that reduce the risk of home injuries.

Mariana Socal, MD, PhD '17, studies ways to make the US pharmaceutical market more competitive, delivering drugs of greater value for lower costs to the American people.

Michelle Spencer, MS, is a public health practitioner who focuses on the impacts of health equity, racial disparities, and health outcomes through community-based initiatives.

Jon Vernick, JD, MPH '94, promotes and evaluates the ways the law can be used as a tool to promote public health, particularly in the areas of injury and violence prevention.

Yang Wang, PhD '22, studies the economics of healthcare pricing and hospital finance. His research informs policymaking that reduces healthcare spending and promotes care access.

William (Bill) Ward, MBA, focuses on healthcare finance, leadership and management, governance and on improving clinical quality, patient safety, and operational process.