Elisabeth Schaffer

Elisabeth Schaffer is a Senior Research Fellow at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore. Her work focuses on health preference assessment, behavioral economics, randomized trials, and cost-effectiveness analysis, with applications to HIV prevention, chronic disease management, and cancer treatment.

Education:

• PhD in Health Policy & Management (2018), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• MA in International Development (2011), Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Switzerland
• BS in Biology (2008), Seattle Pacific University

Her research employs behavioral economics to improve health outcomes through randomized trials, particularly in HIV testing uptake, patient decision-making for aggressive therapies, and economic evaluations in oncology. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining clinical practice, health economics, and public policy.

Scientific Awards:

• AcademyHealth Delivery System Science Fellow (2018-2019)

She has collaborated with international organizations including the World Health Organization and World Bank, and her work spans both high- and low-resource settings, reflecting a commitment to global health equity and evidence-based policy implementation.