From Pre-contemplation to Action: A Practical Approach to Doing Research that Leads to Policy Change 

In this hybrid virtual lecture, Dr. Barocas will discuss his research on homelessness and substance use and how he has used it to impact policy.

Dr. Barocas is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CUSOM) and an infectious diseases physician at Denver Health, Colorado’s largest safety net hospital. He leads an interdisciplinary research program that is involved in large clinical trials, epidemiologic research, and simulation modeling with the goal of improving health outcomes among marginalized populations such as people experiencing homelessness. His research program focuses on outcomes related to substance use disorders and infectious diseases and his work has led to clinical and policy changes at nearly every level. His lab is also embedded within the Social Determinants of Health and Disparities Modeling Unit at CUSOM, of which he is the Director. This Unit provides infrastructure for a cadre of investigators on campus and connects us with community organizations.