Grand Rounds Speaker | Dr. Jay Kaufman

Nov 7, 2024

The SUNY Downstate Department of Surgery was privileged to host Dr. Jay Kaufman, Professor in the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health at McGill University. Dr. Kaufman holds several esteemed academic positions, including Visiting Professor in the Division of Epidemiology at the University of Chile, Santiago; Adjunct Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health; and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina School of Public Health. 

An internationally recognized leader in epidemiology, data analytics, and health outcomes research, Dr. Kaufman’s research spans fields including health disparities, perinatal health, infectious diseases, and the impact of health policy. Dr. Kaufman has led numerous research projects in the United States and internationally. He serves as an editor for the journal Epidemiology and is an active member and past president of the Society for Epidemiological Research. 

In his Grand Rounds presentation, "Learning to Sweat the Big Stuff in Epidemiology and Public Health Research," Dr. Kaufman provided valuable insights into the critical role of methodology in clinical research. He emphasized the importance of accurate methodology for sound data interpretation and illustrated how methodological errors can lead to misleading clinical conclusions. Dr. Kaufman highlighted the vital role of collaboration between clinician researchers and epidemiologists, stressing that synergistic partnerships will advance future health research. The SUNY Downstate Department of Surgery extends its sincere gratitude to Dr. Kaufman for sharing his expertise on the role of epidemiology in evaluating and conducting clinical research.