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Adrian Levy, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Medicine in Halifax, Nova Scotia. His research focuses on epidemiology, health services research, health technology assessment, and health security preparedness. He is affiliated with the Centre for Clinical Research and has expertise in evaluating healthcare costs, treatment patterns, and system performance.
Dr. Levy holds a BSc, MSc, and PhD from McGill University, followed by a Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) at McMaster University. His work integrates economic modeling, pharmacovigilance, and administrative data analysis to address challenges in chronic disease management (e.g., CKD, heart failure), rare diseases (e.g., aHUS, PNH), and pandemic preparedness.
His recent research emphasizes quantifying delays in CKD diagnosis, comparing biologic drug costs (e.g., ravulizumab vs. eculizumab), and assessing healthcare resource utilization. He advocates for transparent pandemic planning and has contributed to studies on overuse of clinical practices in Canada.
Dr. Levy collaborates with institutions across Canada and globally, focusing on improving healthcare efficiency and equity. His work bridges clinical evidence, economic analysis, and policy advocacy to inform decision-making in complex healthcare systems.
