Andrew Quanbeck

Andrew Quanbeck is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on implementation science, digital health interventions, and optimizing healthcare delivery systems. He leads the Implementation Science & Engineering Lab, which aims to accelerate the adoption of evidence-based practices in clinical and community settings. Key areas of expertise include opioid prescribing guidelines, mHealth technologies, and strategies for deimplementing ineffective practices. Quanbeck has extensive experience in designing hybrid effectiveness-implementation trials, clustered SMART trials, and stakeholder-engaged research. His work bridges engineering principles with healthcare innovation, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and scalability.

His research spans addiction treatment, primary care quality improvement, and translational research. Notable projects include the Screening in Trauma for Opioid Misuse Prevention (STOMP) initiative and the Balanced Opioid Initiative, a clustered randomized trial to improve guideline adherence. He has contributed to frameworks for evaluating digital health interventions and adapting implementation strategies to diverse clinical contexts.

Quanbeck's articles emphasize methodological advancements in implementation engineering, cost-benefit analyses of healthcare innovations, and the role of technology in reducing health disparities. He has collaborated with stakeholders across academia, healthcare systems, and policy bodies to translate research into actionable solutions. His lab's work frequently intersects with public health challenges such as opioid misuse prevention and chronic disease management in underserved populations.