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Jacob Kean, PhD, is an Associate Professor in Health System Innovation and Research at the University of Utah's Department of Population Health Sciences (School of Medicine). He holds adjunct appointments in Biomedical Informatics and is a Research Scientist at the Salt Lake City VA Health Care System. His expertise spans healthcare networks, patient-centered outcomes, and epidemiological research.
Education and Training:
- PhD in Clinical Science from Indiana University
- Post-doctoral Master’s in Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment (MESA) from University of Illinois-Chicago
- NIH Training in Dissemination and Implementation Research (TIDIRH)
- Visiting Scholarships at Boston University, University of Texas Medical Branch, and Massachusetts General Hospital
Research Focus: Dr. Kean specializes in creating and evaluating research networks focused on acquired neurological disorders. He leads the Population Health Science – U Health Learning Health System and directs major initiatives like the Cerebral Palsy Research Network Data Coordinating Center and the DoD-funded ORION network. His work integrates electronic health record (EHR) data to improve care for conditions such as traumatic brain injury and epilepsy.
Publications Trends: His recent work emphasizes traumatic brain injury (TBI) outcomes, epilepsy in veterans, healthcare disparities, and patient-reported outcomes in dermatology. He frequently collaborates with military and VA healthcare systems to address translational research gaps.
Awards and Roles:
- VA Career Development Awardee
- Indiana CTSI KL2 Faculty Scholar
- PI of DoD-funded ORION network and VA-funded Brain Injury Data Sharing Project
Grants and Networks: Dr. Kean’s grants focus on optimizing rehabilitation strategies, evaluating policy impacts, and improving data-sharing infrastructure. His work bridges clinical practice and research through initiatives like the SALIENT policy center and the Cerebral Palsy Research Network.
Labs and Teams: He leads the Population Health Learning Health System team and collaborates with interdisciplinary groups across neurology, epidemiology, and health informatics to advance evidence-based care practices.
