I am a practicing physician and Associate Professor of Health Policy at the University of Pennsylvania and a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research. My research examines why some people are healthier than others, especially as it relates to the social and economic opportunities people have.  This is a broad question, and to tackle it I investigate a range of different settings, exposures, and policies. Together, these analyses demonstrate how what seem like distinct life experiences affect our health in very similar and predictable ways.  

I founded and direct Opportunity for Health, a non-partisan research group that seeks to identify policies and interventions that can jointly bolster economic opportunity and health in the United States. We strive to conduct research that reflects the experiences and priorities of the American public and is useful for policymakers.