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Julia Dilley is a Senior Research Scientist and Epidemiologist with over 20 years of experience in public health systems in the Pacific Northwest. She works in Program Design & Evaluation Services (PDES) within the applied public health research unit, jointly sponsored by the Multnomah County Health Department and the Oregon Public Health Division. Her current research is focused on the public health effects of law and policy related to cannabis, alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs. As a principal investigator, she leads a federally funded study examining the public health impact of cannabis legalization in Washington and Oregon, exploring variations in local policy and market dynamics. Julia has also worked to improve population-based behavioral health data monitoring systems to support decision-making. In 2016, she co-chaired the nationwide Council of State & Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) Cannabis Subcommittee, where she led efforts to identify measures and methods for cannabis-related public health monitoring. Her research emphasizes equity-focused quality improvements in public health surveillance systems, particularly regarding substance use-related data indicators.
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