Dr. Jason Schwartz

Biography

Jason L. Schwartz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Yale School of Public Health. His research examines vaccines, vaccination policy, decision-making, medical regulation, and public health policy, focusing on how evidence is interpreted and translated into regulation and policy in medicine and public health. He also holds a secondary appointment in the Section of History of Medicine at the Yale School of Medicine and is affiliated with Yale's Institution for Social Policy Studies and the Program in History of Science and Medicine. Schwartz's publications span numerous prestigious journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. Current research projects include a book examining the evolution and influence of expert advisory committees in American medicine and public health. Schwartz regularly teaches courses on vaccination, health policy, and the U.S. health care system, while also providing expert insight to media outlets when discussing vaccination issues. His extensive background includes a fellowship at Princeton University and work with the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues during the Obama administration. Schwartz is a member of several advisory councils related to public health and has actively contributed to discussions about COVID-19 vaccination policies.

Research Interests

Experience