Matthew Loop

Matthew Loop is an Assistant Professor in the Health Outcomes Research and Policy unit at Auburn University's Harrison College of Pharmacy, specializing in biostatistical methods for health outcomes research with emphasis on cardiovascular disease and vulnerable populations.

His educational background includes:

• B.S. in Biology, University of Alabama (2010)
• M.S. in Biostatistics, University of Alabama at Birmingham (2012)
• Ph.D. in Biostatistics, University of Alabama at Birmingham (2015)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Epidemiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham (2016)

Dr. Loop's research program focuses on estimating treatment effects using observational data, with expertise in spatial point processes for geographic variation analysis, air pollution-cardiovascular disease linkages, and pharmacoepidemiology. His current priority involves longitudinal therapy assessment in pregnant women—a critically underserved population due to ethical constraints on clinical trials—where advanced statistical modeling provides essential evidence for treatment optimization. His methodological innovations address critical gaps in real-world evidence generation.

Analysis of his 2017-2022 publications reveals consistent themes in cardiovascular epidemiology, Medicare beneficiary outcomes, and innovative data collection methods. Key trends include geographic mapping of risk factors, therapeutic utilization patterns in heart failure, and novel approaches like wastewater-based drug monitoring. His work frequently involves large-scale collaborations with national organizations like the American Heart Association, demonstrating integration of biostatistical rigor with population health applications.

Dr. Loop serves as major advisor for graduate students Ahmed Kamel (2023-present) and Nick McCormick (2022-present). He has secured significant funding as Co-Investigator on two major projects: an NIA R01 grant (2019-2023) examining arterial stiffness in African Americans and an Amgen-funded initiative (2021-2023) supporting professional advancement for women faculty of color in pharmacy. He also leads biostatistical consulting services for grant applications through the ICR program.