Jeffrey Curtis

Jeffrey Curtis is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on rheumatology and biomedical data analytics, particularly in inflammatory arthritis conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis, as well as osteoporosis and musculoskeletal disease outcomes. He has pioneered work in telemedicine applications for rheumatology care and digital health tools for patient monitoring.

His research integrates clinical informatics with epidemiological studies to address gaps in treatment efficacy, comorbidity management, and patient-reported outcomes. Recent projects include evaluating Shingrix vaccine efficacy in inflammatory arthritis populations, long-term diabetes prevention strategies from the DPP trial, and comparative effectiveness of osteoporosis therapies like abaloparatide versus teriparatide.

Key themes in his work include:

• Optimizing biologic drug use in rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease
• Assessing cardiovascular risk factors in rheumatology patients
• Developing sensor-based tools for spinal mobility assessment (e.g., Bend Ease)
• Exploring telemedicine satisfaction and its implications for chronic disease management

No specific scientific awards or grants were explicitly listed in the provided text. His work emphasizes real-world evidence generation and clinical guideline development through large cohort studies and registry analyses.