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➡️ About The Guest
Brian L. Strom is a renowned American epidemiologist and academic leader, currently serving as the Chancellor of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and Executive Vice President for Health Affairs at Rutgers University. He is recognized for his pioneering work in pharmacoepidemiology, which involves studying the uses and effects of drugs in large populations, and has significantly contributed to the development of this field. His expertise spans across clinical epidemiology, public health, and patient safety.
Dr. Strom has held leadership positions in numerous national health organizations and has been a key advisor to government agencies on drug safety and healthcare policy. He has spent his career pushing the boundaries of what's possible in epidemiology. He's published over 650 papers and 15 books, and has led more than 275 research grants, totaling over $115 million. His work has changed the way we think about medication safety, including a groundbreaking study that reversed 50 years of guidelines on antibiotic use.
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https://rutgershealth.org/chancellor/about-brian-strom/
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https://www.amazon.com/Textbook-Pharmacoepidemiology-Brian-L-Strom-ebook/dp/B09H2BS2TQ/
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 - Intro
02:20 - Advice for Younger Self
06:07 - Brian's Journey
14:19 - Policy Changes: Good or Bad?
20:26 - Trust Issues with Western Medicine
25:20 - Restoring Trust in Healthcare
31:34 - Focusing on Wellness Over Disease
40:28 - Sponsor: iDigress Podcast
41:05 - Consequences of Medical Distrust
45:08 - Balancing Research Priorities
51:40 - Solving Problems with Medication
54:48 - Leadership Lessons from Merging Institutions
58:50 - Merging Two Medical Giants
1:05:41 - Healthcare in Politics
1:07:04 - The Future of Healthcare
1:11:08 - Mentorship and Influential Advice
1:12:42 - A Historical Medical Inspiration