The Chronic Disease and Pharmacotherapy (CDP) research program has two main areas of emphasis. In the chronic disease area, scientists track the epidemiology, management and outcomes of chronic illnesses. Such illnesses include diabetes, arthritis, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The CDP program tracks these illnesses over time and among population subgroups and geographic areas.
In the area of pharmacotherapy, cutting-edge epidemiologic methods are used to examine the real-world use, safety and effectiveness of prescription drugs and drug insurance policies.
Trainee Success
Dissertation Defence
September 2013
Bheeshma Ravi
Degree: PhD in the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto
Dissertation: Complications following total joint arthroplasty in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Recent Graduations
June 2013
Jessica Widdifield
Degree: PhD in the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto
Dissertation: Accuracy of Ontario administrative health data in identifying patients with rheumatoid arthritis