David Studdert

David M. Studdert is Vice Provost and Dean of Research at Stanford University, holding joint professorships in Health Policy at Stanford School of Medicine and Law at Stanford Law School. His research examines health law, injury prevention, and empirical legal studies with particular focus on firearm violence, medical malpractice, and public health policy.

Studdert's work analyzes the legal and policy dimensions of public health challenges, including firearm regulation impacts on suicide/homicide risks, correctional health during pandemics, and inappropriate medication prescribing. His research employs rigorous epidemiological and legal-analytic methods to evaluate policy effectiveness.

Recent studies investigate California's firearm policies, COVID-19 in correctional settings, and pharmaceutical patenting practices. His firearm research has established novel methodologies for studying gun violence impacts and preventive interventions.

Awards and Honors:

• Alice S. Hersh New Investigator Award
• Australian Research Council Federation Fellowship (2006)
• Australian Research Council Laureate Fellowship (2011)
• Elected to National Academy of Medicine