Dr. Scot Simpson

Biography

Scot Simpson is a Professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Alberta. He received his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Saskatchewan and completed a hospital pharmacy residency at the Regina General Hospital. He furthered his education by obtaining a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Toronto and a Master of Science from the University of Alberta. Professor Simpson joined the Faculty in 2004, where he teaches evidence-based medicine, particularly focusing on critical appraisal of observational trials and diabetes management. His research primarily revolves around Health Outcomes Research and Health Services Research, where he investigates the effects of medications used to treat individuals with type 2 diabetes. His interests include medication adherence and the cardiovascular risks associated with diabetes treatments. He employs various research methods, particularly in pharmacoepidemiology, to explore these areas and has authored many significant publications in leading journals concerning diabetes and pharmacotherapy. He is currently seeking applications for an MSc trainee position to advance pharmacoepidemiological methods relating drug exposure to health outcomes.

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