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Assistant Professor (Partner) MSc, MA, PhD
Scientist, Centre for Health Evaluation & Outcome Sciences
Dr. Puyat’s current research focuses on the use of big data analytics and linked, large health administrative databases to examine the treatment and quality gaps in mental health.
Previously, he has completed studies on guideline-based care, psychopharmacoepidemiology, and disparities in the use of mental health services. He also collaborates with other researchers and experts who conduct studies on applied physiology, physical activity, sedentary behavior, ageing, and complementary feeding.
John F. McCreary Prize for Interprofessional Teamwork (Honourable Mention), University of British Columbia (2022)
MSFHR Convening & Collaborating Award (2020)
MSFHR Scholar Award (2019)
Scholar, Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research
Affiliated Investigator, Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction (CARMHA), Simon Fraser University
Scientist, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes
Areas of expertise: Mental health, treatment gaps in mental health, gender differences in mental health care, psychiatric epidemiology, social epidemiology, health administrative data
Below is an article of his research.
SPPH 553 – Foundations of Public Health Computing