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Sean Grant is an Adjunct Behavioral and Social Scientist at the RAND Corporation and a Professor at the RAND School of Public Policy. He also serves as a Research Associate Professor with the HEDCO Institute for Evidence-Based Educational Practice at the University of Oregon’s College of Education. His work bridges methodological innovation and applied policy research, focusing on evidence-informed decision-making, particularly in healthcare and social policy contexts.
Education: Sean holds a Ph.D. in Social Intervention and an M.Sc. in Evidence-Based Social Intervention from the University of Oxford’s Centre for Evidence-Based Intervention.
Research Focus: His expertise centers on research synthesis methods (e.g., Delphi processes), open science practices, and their application to pressing societal issues like substance use and mental health. He has developed methodologies such as the RAND/USC OPTIC Method (ROMPER) to elicit expert consensus on policy effectiveness, particularly addressing the opioid crisis. His work emphasizes improving the credibility and utility of research evidence for policymakers and practitioners.
Key Contributions: Grant’s research spans state-level policy evaluations for opioid use disorder treatment, naloxone access laws, and clinical guideline development involving patient engagement. He has pioneered online Delphi platforms (e.g., ExpertLens) to enhance collaborative decision-making in healthcare and education.
Labs/Teams: He leads teams at RAND’s Opioid Policy Tools and Information Center (OPTIC) and collaborates with the Southern California Evidence-based Practice Center. His work with the HEDCO Institute focuses on evidence-based educational practices.
