Brian L. Strom

Brian L. Strom is a Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics (DBEI). His academic career spans over four decades, with a focus on pharmacoepidemiology, drug safety, and public health outcomes. Strom earned his M.D. from Johns Hopkins University (1975), M.P.H. from UC Berkeley (1980), and B.S. from Yale University (1971).

His research emphasizes drug utilization, safety, and efficacy, particularly in chronic disease populations such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and pediatric conditions. Key areas include vaccine effectiveness, antibiotic exposure impacts, and pandemic health effects. Collaborators include prominent figures like James D. Lewis (Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology) and Meenakshi Bewtra (Associate Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology).

Strom’s work bridges clinical and population health, addressing real-world drug outcomes and healthcare policy. Recent studies explore opioid-benzodiazepine mortality risks in veterans and antibiotic effects on pediatric chronic diseases. He has contributed to methodological advancements in algorithm validation for disease identification and public health surveillance.

• Educational Background:
  • B.S., Yale University, 1971
  • M.D., Johns Hopkins University, 1975
  • M.P.H., University of California, Berkeley, 1980
• Research Collaborations:
  • James D. Lewis (Medicine & Epidemiology)
  • Meenakshi Bewtra (Medicine & Epidemiology)
  • Gregory Tasian (Urology & Epidemiology)
• Methodological Expertise:
  • Pharmacoepidemiological study designs
  • Health outcomes research
  • Algorithm development for disease detection

His publications span high-impact journals like Chest, Contraception, and Diabetes Care, reflecting interdisciplinary contributions to drug safety and public health. Strom’s work has informed FDA guidelines and healthcare policy, emphasizing evidence-based practices in clinical and population settings.