Brian D. Elbel

Brian D. Elbel is a Professor at New York University Grossman School of Medicine, affiliated with both the Department of Population Health and the Department of Medicine. He serves as Associate Dean for Research Mission and Director of the Section on Health Choice, Policy and Evaluation.

• Positions: Dual Professor appointments in Population Health and Medicine, Associate Dean, and Director of the Section on Health Choice, Policy and Evaluation.
• Education: PhD and MPH from Yale University.

Research Interests span public health, health policy, and health outcomes, focusing on:

• Urban health disparities
• Impact of policy interventions (e.g., calorie labeling, smoke-free housing)
• Health equity across racial/ethnic groups
• Technology in health communication (e.g., social media, virtual reality)
• Behavioral economics in nutrition and physical activity
• Chronic disease management (diabetes, obesity)

Recent Publications (2025) analyze:

• Mental health trends in NYC students
• Racial disparities in bariatric surgery outcomes
• Food security impacts of digital ordering systems
• Effectiveness of smoke-free housing policies
• Role of physical activity environments in diabetes control
• Parental influences on MMR vaccination rates

Clinical Trials include a study on Young Adults' Experiences with Virtual Reality as a sub-investigator.

Contact:
Phone: 212-263-4283
Email: Brian.Elbel@nyulangone.org
Office: 180 Madison Avenue, Third Floor, New York, NY 10016