Saria Awadalla

Saria Awadalla is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the School of Public Health, University of Illinois Chicago. Her academic work bridges advanced biostatistical methodology with critical public health applications, focusing on health disparities and evidence-based interventions across diverse populations.

Her research spans pharmacoepidemiology, women's health, and social determinants of health, with particular expertise in case-crossover study designs, medication adherence analysis, and health services research. She investigates bias in observational studies, cervical cancer screening disparities across sexual orientation and racial groups, and the impact of food insecurity on oral health outcomes. Her methodological rigor extends to developing predictive tools for emergency department triage and analyzing longitudinal pain trajectories.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent emphasis on real-world evidence generation using national datasets, with strong attention to vulnerable populations including older adults, cisgender women, and urban underserved communities. Her work demonstrates sophisticated integration of epidemiological methods with clinical questions, particularly in chronic disease management and preventive health services. Key thematic areas include LGBTQ+ health equity, environmental exposures, and the intersection of social factors with biological outcomes.