Calvin Chiu

Calvin Chiu, PhD is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Health & Aging within the School of Nursing at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). His research focuses on global health equity with a particular emphasis on Sub-Saharan Africa.

Education:

• PhD in Health Economics, University of California Berkeley (December 2023)
• MA in Economics, Boston University (May 2014)
• BA in Economics and International Relations, Boston University (May 2014)

Dr. Chiu's research spans multiple critical areas in global health, with a focus on improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations. His work integrates health economics with implementation science to address complex challenges in HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, maternal and reproductive health, and healthcare delivery systems. He employs mixed methods approaches to understand how economic factors, social determinants, and healthcare system characteristics interact to influence health outcomes, particularly in resource-limited settings across Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia.

His publication record demonstrates consistent productivity with a focus on high-impact global health issues. Recent work examines innovative approaches to reproductive health service delivery, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sexual and reproductive health, and economic analyses of HIV service provision. His research often involves collaboration with local partners and policymakers to ensure findings translate into practical interventions that address health disparities.

Dr. Chiu's work has been cited in policy discussions and has garnered attention in social media and news outlets, indicating the relevance and impact of his research on global health practice and policy. He maintains active affiliations with the Institute for Global Health Sciences at UCSF, working to develop evidence-based solutions to pressing health challenges in low-resource settings worldwide.