Student Bio Questionnaire

Natasha Chen: Graduate Student Biography

Name and credentials:  Chih-Ying (Natasha) Chen

Previous degrees:  PhD, University of Florida, 2010  MHA, University of Pittsburgh, 2004  BS Pharm, National Taiwan University, 2001

Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan

Brief Statement about your current research interests:  I am interested to explore methods using computerized healthcare databases to evaluate the quality and outcomes of medical care.

Current/Past employment after receipt of PhD:

Example: 1. Company a. Position/role a.i. Description of position/role:

Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Department of Medicine, Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics/Harvard Medical School Post-doctoral Research Fellow

Publications (identify no more than three papers that you feel reflect your best work):  Chen CY, Gerhard T, Winterstein AG. Determinants of initial pharmacological treatment for youths with attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol. 2009 Apr;19(2):187-95.

Teaching Experience:  Evidence-based pharmacy  Pharmacy management  Pharmacy Industry and Public Policy

Professional Memberships (If you hold/held an officer position or another distinguished position, tell us about it):

Academic Events (identify no more than three presentations you’ve given during professional/research meetings that you feel reflect your best work):

Grants (identify no more than three grants that you feel reflect your best work):

Awards (research, teaching, or service): Web site:

E-mail: [email protected]

Would you like your student photo included in your bio? Yes/No If yes, please attach a .jpg photo to be included…I can use the same on you took with Glen last Fall.

How our program of graduate study was instrumental in helping you achieve your objectives?

The core curricula during the first two years prepared me for practical problem-solving and basic research. I have been involved in several projects later on in the process. They added experience in managing large population- based databases and employing advanced statistical techniques. The department seminar and journal club provide opportunity to practice critical thinking and presentation skill.

Why would you recommend that others should consider joining one of the programs of graduate study in the Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy?

Our faculties have a well-balanced mix of specialty to foster the knowledge and skills in the field of Pharmaceutical Outcomes/Policy research. The department is near the medicine and public health school at UF, as well as, two major hospitals in this area—Shands and the VA, which provides the environment and resources for research collaboration. Florida never lacks of sunshine and people in the department are warm (by nature).