Paula Buchanan

Overview

Paula Buchanan, Ph.D., M.P.H., is an Associate Professor and Associate Director of Academic Affairs in the Department of Health and Clinical Outcomes Research at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She also directs AHEAD Consulting & Training Services. Her work focuses on epidemiological and statistical modeling of chronic and acute illnesses, leveraging large population datasets from sources like the VA and Medicare. She teaches courses in biostatistics, multivariate analysis, and outcomes research methodologies.

Education

• Ph.D. in Health Services Research, Saint Louis University
• M.P.H. in Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Saint Louis University
• B.A. and B.S. in Mathematics, Truman State University

Research Interests

Buchanan’s research spans statistical methods for healthcare outcomes, pediatric medicine, cost analysis, and transplant outcomes. She examines disease progression, database management, and translational research applying statistical models to clinical data. Her work often addresses gaps in understanding chronic illness trajectories and optimizing healthcare delivery systems.

Advising & Grants

No specific advisees or grant awards are listed in the provided materials. Her research is supported through institutional affiliations and collaborative projects.

Labs/Teams

Director of AHEAD Consulting & Training Services, which focuses on applying health outcomes research to clinical practice and policy.