(Cullowee, N.C. – Jackson County)
By assessing epidemiological trends related to opioid use disorder, this project will evaluate the effectiveness of harm reduction strategies in seven rural and historically underserved counties in western regions of the state, with the goal of guiding state and local governments in the development and expansion of effective harm reduction methods.
Assistant Professor, Integrated Health Sciences, Department of Health Sciences Western Carolina University
Dr. Brook T. Alemu is a trained health services researcher and epidemiologist who is committed to improving public health outcomes through sound policies derived from evidence-based social, behavioral and biomedical research. As a public health researcher, Dr. Alemu is engaged in problem identification and solving using rigorous methodological rationale to analyze data, draw conclusions and communicate results. His research interest lies in maternal and child health, diabetes and opioid use disorders among vulnerable populations in underserved communities.