Kate Johnson

Dr. Kate Johnson is an Assistant Professor with a joint appointment in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Legacy for Airway Health in the Division of Respiratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. She is a health outcomes researcher who specializes in health services research, cost and comparative effectiveness evaluation with applications to asthma and COPD. She uses real-world evidence from clinical and health administrative databases to understand disease trajectory and patterns of care, followed by simulation modelling to evaluate healthcare interventions for reducing the burden of disease on patients and the healthcare system. The overarching goal of her research is to identify and promote innovative and effective health interventions that are personalized to individuals and cost-effective for the healthcare system.