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Kara Rudolph
Assistant Professor at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health - Department of Epidemiology
Kara Rudolph is an epidemiologist and Associate Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.14 Her research focuses on developing and applying causal inference methods to understand social and contextual influences on mental health, substance use, and violence.12
Education and Background
Dr. Rudolph holds a PhD in Epidemiology and an MHS in Biostatistics from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.1 She also earned an MPH from Johns Hopkins University and a BS from the University of Michigan.1 Prior to her current position, she was a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health and Society Scholar.1
Research Interests
Her primary research interests include:
- Biostatistical methods
- Community health
- Mental health
- Substance use
- Urban health1
Current Work
Dr. Rudolph's current work concentrates on:
- Developing and applying methods for transportability and mediation
- Understanding mechanisms relevant for drug use disorder prevention and treatment in various target populations
- Generalizing and transporting findings from study samples to target populations
- Identifying subpopulations most likely to benefit from interventions1
Her work contributes to efforts to optimally target available policy and program resources.1
Professional Profile
Dr. Rudolph maintains an active online presence, with profiles on various professional platforms:
- LinkedIn: Her username is kara-rudolph-4ab542654
- Google Scholar: She has a verified account showcasing her publications and citations3
- Personal website: She maintains a GitHub-hosted website at kararudolph.github.io2
Dr. Rudolph is also involved in educational initiatives, such as instructing for "Beyond the Average Treatment Effect," which focuses on advanced causal inference methods.5
