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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.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University Of Florida
2014
Master of Science, University Of North Carolina
2003
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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FY27 KYOAAC Grant Award: Estimating Opioid Use Disorder in Kentucky Counties
Delcher, P. (PI) & Smith, A. (CoI)
7/1/26 → 6/30/28
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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Fast and Fine: NLP Methods for Near Real-Time and Fine-Grained Overdose Surveillance
Kavuluru, R. (PI), Akpunonu, P. (CoI), Delcher, P. (CoI) & Harris, D. (CoI)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
9/30/22 → 9/29/27
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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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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Addressing diagnostic code variability in intimate partner violence surveillance through natural language processing: Evidence from substance use disorder populations
Harris, D. R., Clements, B. P., Anthony, N., Bhullar, M., Quesinberry, D. & Delcher, C., Jul 1 2026, In: Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 284, 7 p., 113166.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cold exposure and urban opioid risk: A spatial regression discontinuity analysis in Chicago
Jeong, D., Delcher, C. & Harris, D., Jun 2026, In: Spatial and Spatio-temporal Epidemiology. 57, 100812.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparative Cardiovascular Safety of Prescription Amphetamine and Methylphenidate Initiation Among Older Adult Medicare Beneficiaries
Smith, N., Manion, D., Slade, E., Delcher, C., Blumenschein, K. & Moga, D. C., Apr 2026, In: Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety. 35, 4, e70381.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Contemporary Trends and Outcomes of Infective Endocarditis Associated With Substance Use Disorders: A Nationwide Analysis
Aroza, R., Elgendy, I. Y., Heier, K., McQuerry, K., Murphy, H. R., Harris, A. H., Jayawardhana, J., Delcher, P. & Mansoor, H., Aug 18 2026, In: Journal of the American Heart Association. 15, 16, p. e045014Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Trends and Disruptions in Antiretroviral Treatment Enrollment in Haiti, 2018–2024
Delcher, C., Park, C., Bae, J., Pierre, D. M., Camille, J., Noel, F. J. & Robin, E. G., May 2026, In: American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 114, 5, p. 966-972 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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