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David Whitehurst is a professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University, specializing in health economics and outcomes measurement. He has a diverse academic background, including prior research positions at the Universities of British Columbia and Birmingham, and Keele University. His research primarily focuses on preference-based measures of quality of life and well-being, with an emphasis on their applicability in health economic evaluations. Throughout his career, he has engaged in projects pertinent to musculoskeletal conditions and is currently involved in research related to home care services for seniors, spinal cord injury, first-episode psychosis, aphasia, and neurodevelopmental disorders. In addition to his research, Whitehurst is dedicated to teaching and has developed several courses that explore the economics of health care at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His involvement in education extends back to 2013 and includes courses such as HSCI 306 and HSCI 808, with future courses anticipated in 2026.
Department of Philosophy