About
Robert Steinbrook, MD is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of General Internal Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. He holds an MD from the University of Pennsylvania (1979) and a BA from Amherst College (1974). His research focuses on medical ethics, healthcare policy, and public health, with particular emphasis on issues such as FDA regulatory practices, healthcare disparities, and the influence of industry on medical publishing. Dr. Steinbrook has contributed extensively to JAMA Internal Medicine, analyzing topics ranging from biosimilar cost-effectiveness to the ethical implications of accelerated drug approvals.
His work frequently addresses systemic challenges in healthcare delivery, including racial/ethnic disparities and pandemic response strategies drawn from international models like Taiwan's COVID-19 control measures. He also critically examines financial conflicts of interest in medical commentary and the role of lobbying in shaping healthcare policies.
