Here we summarize various areas of active research. Past efforts in other areas that are no longer an active part of our agenda are reflected in our publication list.
Our research typically involves new datasets, new methods, and new ideas. We focus as much as possible on pushing forward what is known about the role of social factors in determining health and on exploring new topics—or revisiting old topics in novel ways. A major focus of our work at present is to create and expand a basic understanding of how social networks affect health behaviors, health outcomes, and health care.
Our work is interdisciplinary and collaborative, and our lab group meetings involve students at all levels (undergraduate, graduate, medical, and post-doctoral), faculty from numerous disciplines (internal medicine, oncology, sociology, economics, political science, health policy, statistics), and staff with diverse expertise (data management, information technology, statistical analysis). Currently, we have active research agendas in the following areas:
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TERMINAL CARE, HOSPICE CARE, PALLIATIVE MEDICINE, AND PROGNOSTICATION |
© 2008 Nicholas Christakis
