Chris Rowe
About Chris Rowe
Chris Rowe serves as the Director of Research and Population Health at Ophelia, a position he has held since 2022. With extensive experience in public health and data analysis, he has contributed to various studies aimed at improving health outcomes, particularly in the context of opioid use disorder.
Work at Ophelia
Chris Rowe has been serving as the Director of Research and Population Health at Ophelia since 2022. In this role, he focuses on utilizing data to inform public health strategies and improve health outcomes. His responsibilities include overseeing research initiatives and analyzing population health data to support the organization's mission.
Education and Expertise
Chris Rowe holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Epidemiology from the University of California, Berkeley. He also earned multiple Master's degrees in Biostatistics and Public Health (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) from the same institution. Additionally, he has a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics from UCLA. His academic background equips him with a strong foundation in data analysis, epidemiology, and biostatistics.
Background
Chris Rowe has nearly a decade of experience in public health data analysis. Prior to his current position, he worked in various roles that contributed to his expertise. He served as a Data Analyst at the San Francisco Department of Public Health from 2014 to 2020, and as a Data Scientist at PicnicHealth from 2021 to 2022. His earlier experience includes positions at Accenture, Asian Human Services, Inc., and the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Research Contributions
Chris Rowe has co-authored significant studies in the field of public health. He contributed to research on urine drug screening in a telehealth setting for treating opioid use disorder. Additionally, he co-authored a study focused on using in-network insurance benefits to enhance retention in telehealth-based buprenorphine treatment. His work emphasizes the importance of data-driven approaches in medication-assisted treatment.