Professor Dr. Apostolos Tsiachristas

Biography

Apostolos is an Associate Professor in Health Economics at the University of Oxford, leading the Oxford Mental Health Economics Policy (OMHEP) group. His research primarily focuses on economic evaluation of new models of care, especially for individuals with mental health multi-morbidity and financial incentives in healthcare. He has extensive experience working on experimental and observational studies across a wide range of services for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in mental health. He has raised over £5 million in research funding predominantly from British organizations, including the National Institute for Health Research, Wellcome Trust, and local health authorities, as well as from the European Commission. Apostolos holds an honorary contract with the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (UK Government) and advises on matters related to mental health economics policy while acting as a scientific advisor to the World Health Organization on health financing topics. He has developed an international reputation in his research areas, has over 80 scientific publications and book chapters, and has presented at numerous prestigious conferences. Apostolos is recognized as an expert on payment and financing in chronic care, often giving invited talks to governments and national organizations, and his work has significantly influenced health policy and clinical guidelines. He has co-developed and taught various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in health economics at Oxford and Rotterdam, and has supervised postgraduate students. Additionally, Apostolos is an editor for four international journals and a member of several scientific committees at Oxford's Green Templeton College.

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