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Dr. Chris Delcher is an epidemiologist and associate professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science and the director of the Institute for Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy at the University of Kentucky. He received his Masters from the University of North Carolina's Gillings School of Global Public Health and his PhD from the University of Florida.
His research focuses on the epidemiology of prescription drug use from data obtained during medical and pharmacy encounters, understanding the intended and unintended consequences of drug policy and its effects on population health, and enhancing public health surveillance systems in high and low resource environments.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University Of Florida
2014
Master of Science, University Of North Carolina
2003
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UP - Changes in Healthcare Access in KY Medicaid (C5540) FY26
Benitez, J. (PI) & Delcher, P. (CoI)
KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services
10/1/24 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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Rural Health Research Grant Program Cooperative Agreement
Thaxton Wiggins, A. (PI), Benitez, J. (CoI), Delcher, P. (CoI), Talbert, J. (CoI) & Borders, T. (Former PI)
Health Resources and Services Administration
9/1/24 → 8/31/26
Project: Research project
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Cuyahoga County Overdose Fatality Review Counteractive Initiative
Delcher, P. (PI)
10/1/23 → 9/30/26
Project: Research project
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UP - Changes in Healthcare Access in KY Medicaid (C5540) FY25
Benitez, J. (PI) & Delcher, P. (CoI)
KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services
10/1/24 → 6/30/25
Project: Research project
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IPA: CDC Linkage of Multiple Data Sets
Delcher, P. (PI)
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
8/1/24 → 7/31/25
Project: Research project
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Abuse-deterrent formulations and opioid-related harms in North Carolina, 2010-2018
DiPrete, B. L., Dasgupta, N., Oh, G. Y., Moga, D. C., Slavova, S., Slade, E., Delcher, C., Pence, B. W. & Ranapurwala, S. I., Mar 1 2025, In: American Journal of Epidemiology. 194, 3, p. 680-690 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Another carfentanil fatal outbreak in Florida?
Delcher, C., Shin, E., Iyer, A., Johnson, T. K., Winokur, A. D. & Goldberger, B. A., Sep 1 2025, In: Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 274, 112784.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Identification of Naloxone in Emergency Medical Services Data Substantially Improves by Processing Unstructured Patient Care Narratives
Harris, D. R., Rock, P., Anthony, N., Quesinberry, D. & Delcher, C., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Prehospital Emergency Care. 29, 4, p. 332-337 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mapping the overdose crisis: 6 locations using open medical examiner data
Harris, D. R., Anthony, N., Keyes, K. A. & Delcher, C., Oct 1 2025, In: JAMIA Open. 8, 5, ooaf140.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Maternal homicide rates among 15 United States
Bright, M., Amendola, A., Harris, D. & Delcher, C., Dec 2025, In: BMC Public Health. 25, 1, 3742.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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