The numerous studies conducted by the faculty and professional staff Bowen Research Center support the goal of the Center becoming a leader statewide and nationally in evaluating and improving the quality of care provided by family physicians.

The Center currently encompasses researchers from the Department of Family Medicine in addition to external research associates from other schools within the University and health care provider organizations. Also, the Bowen Research Center employs professional research and support staff to fulfill our research agenda. Expertise of the faculty and professional staff researchers include:

• research design for clinical studies and community studies
• design and testing of health care interventions
• design and testing of behavioral health interventions
• survey design and methods
• program evaluation
• racial and ethnic health disparities
• community-based health needs assessment
• community health surveillance
• cost-effectiveness
• strategic planning

Fields of professional training and experience of the faculty and staff include primary health care delivery, epidemiology, health economics, database management and data analysis. Major fields of study include:

• Family Practice Innovations
• Tobacco Research
• Health Disparities Research
• Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
• Indiana Area Health Education Centers (AHEC)

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