Dr. Thomas Trikalinos

Biography

Thomas Trikalinos studied medicine in Greece and currently serves as a Professor in the Health Services, Policy and Practice department at Brown University, where he also directs the Center for Evidence Synthesis in Health (CESH). His work primarily focuses on the development of novel methodologies for comparative effectiveness research, which places significant emphasis on steps in evidence synthesis through systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and the contextualization of evidence via decision analysis and economic evaluation. Trikalinos and his colleagues aim to modernize and optimize the processes of evidence synthesis by integrating methodologies from computer science and applied mathematics. His current research interests include decision-making under deep uncertainty, as well as initiatives to improve evidence-based medicine practices through enhanced methodological rigor. He has led several funded research projects from various organizations, including the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). His teaching involves courses on evidence synthesis and decision-making in public health, where he educates graduate students on critical approaches to evidence-based medicine and health decision analysis.

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