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Howard Andrews is an Associate Professor at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, where he has dedicated his career to the intersection of biostatistics and neurobiology in the context of public health. With a PhD in Biopsychology from Rutgers University and a Master’s degree in Biostatistics, he serves as the Director of the Data Coordinating Center (DCC) at the New York State Psychiatric Institute and Co-director of the Research Information Services Consortium (RISC) at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Andrews leads extensive initiatives involving data management services for various significant research projects focused on HIV, Alzheimer's disease, and environmental health. He has overseen substantial collaborations, notably in mental health intervention trials across Latin America. His work includes developing a web-based system that efficiently captures and analyzes clinical data across multiple countries, emphasizing community-based mental health services. Dr. Andrews has contributed significantly to the development of international mental health classifications, overseeing a comprehensive database of mental health providers across multiple languages. He is also a pivotal figure in longitudinal research examining the impacts of prenatal exposure to environmental hazards on child development.
Data Coordinating Center • Columbia University Medical Center
Leads data management for diverse research initiatives primarily related to HIV and Alzheimer's disease.
Research Information Services Consortium • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Co-leads efforts to improve clinical data management and support across multiple healthcare projects.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)