Dr. Robertus Van Aalst

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rob van Aalst, MSc, PhD is an expert in real-world evidence (RWE) and holds the position of Adjunct Assistant Professor at Brown University in the Department of Health Services, Policy Practice. His professional research focuses on leveraging real-world data to provide insights for public health stakeholders and vaccine developers. Van Aalst has contributed significantly to the academic community through numerous peer-reviewed publications and presentations, primarily centered on the burden of influenza disease, analysis of risk factors, and effectiveness of influenza vaccines. His recent research projects have emphasized estimating the burden of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants and generalizing results from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) using real-world data derived from insurance claims. Through collaborations with academic partners, his work continues to enhance the understanding and application of real-world data in the health sector.

Research Interests

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics