Emily Thorn

Guest Author

Emily Thorn is a dual MS/MPH candidate at the Boston University School of Medicine and School of Public Health, with foci in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and a student researcher in the Chu Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she investigates neuroanatomical biomarkers in childhood epilepsy. Her interests include the use of predictive models to inform clinical practice and reduce health inequities.

Emily's Work:

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Mental & Behavioral Health
Substance Use

The Opioid Crisis: Implications for Addiction Management

Prescribing practices cannot fully explain the opioid crisis. An examination of the communities most affected over time suggests a process driven by severe economic strain.

Guest Author Emily Thorn