Matthew Samore, MD
Chief, Division of Epidemiology, Professor of Medicine
Division of Epidemiology, University of Utah School and VA SLC "IDEAS" Center of Innovation
School of Medicine
295 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City,
UT
USA
84108
Biographical Sketch: Dr. Samore is a highly innovative investigator whose work has changed paradigms in healthcare epidemiology and informatics. His research has a strong methodological and multi-disciplinary focus. He advanced understanding of the influence of antibiotic use on spread of resistant pathogens. He uncovered mechanisms of disease spread of healthcare-associated pathogens such as Clostridium difficile. He led seminal studies to develop evidence about interventions to reduce inappropriate antibiotic use and control healthcare-associated infection. He was the first researcher to describe a comprehensive approach to adverse medical device event surveillance in hospitals. He is a national leader in the use of electronic health record data to improve measurement of prescribing practices and patient outcomes. His contributions in research and mentorship have been thematic, productive, and catalytic in their impact. He led a remarkable expansion of health services research at the University of Utah.
Papers:
SYMPOSIUM: USING TAILORED POPULATION HEALTH DATA TO SUPPORT DECISION MAKING