Dr. David Cella

Professor

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Biography

David Cella is a Professor Emeritus at the Feinberg School of Medicine and the Director of the Institute for Public Health Medicine (IPHAM) - Center for Patient-Centered Outcomes. He chairs the interdisciplinary Department of Medical Social Sciences and plays a leadership role in developing and orchestrating transdisciplinary scientific collaborations. His research focuses on measurement mechanisms in health and disease, and he serves as the principal investigator on various trans-NIH initiatives. As a measurement scientist, he has led the development of numerous instruments for health status assessment, including the NeuroQoL and PROMIS projects. His work emphasizes the importance of incorporating patient perspectives into clinical care and research, particularly regarding health literacy and disparities. With a PhD from Loyola University of Chicago, he has received numerous awards recognizing his contributions to health care and quality of life measurement.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2000-01-01 — Present

Institute for Public Health Medicine (IPHAM) • Chicago, IL

Professor Emeritus

2000-01-01 — Present

Medical Social Sciences • Chicago, IL

Awards

#2023

Northwestern Tripartite Award

#2018

Elected Member

#2016

Gustav O. Lienhard Award

#2015

Highly Cited Researcher

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.