Christopher Troeger
Christopher Troeger, MPH, is a doctoral student at the University of Washington and a predoctoral research assistant at the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). He is currently working on the team modeling COVID-19 deaths and healthcare utilization for IHME. His research interests are diarrheal diseases, lower respiratory infections, and childhood growth and development. Troeger grew up in a ski resort in Colorado and earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the University of Colorado. Prior to starting his doctoral program, Troeger was a researcher on the Global Burden of Disease study at IHME.
On COVID-19, the United States Still Lags Behind Peer Countries
The United States continues to have among the highest rates of mortality from COVID-19 in the world
Just How Do Deaths Due to COVID-19 Stack Up?
Despite a likely undercount in many places, COVID is among the leading causes of death in most countries Â
Long COVID May Catalyze New Treatments for Chronic Pain and Fatigue
Medical breakthroughs for long COVID could benefit millions
Wanted: Global Access to Paxlovid
Equitable access to COVID-19 antiviral therapy remains elusive, with many middle-income nations left out
Ending the COVID-19 Pandemic Hinges on Trust
Science alone won't pull us out of the pandemic
Through Understanding and Empathy, We Can Convince Women to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
Many are concerned about side effects, and want to wait and see if the vaccine is safe
Reducing the Risk of COVID-19 This Holiday Season
We can save lives by postponing our holiday gatherings until vaccination is widespread
COVID-19 Has a Strong Chance of Winning on November 3
Surging infection numbers suggest coronavirus cases will continue to increase in every state until the U.S. election
COVID-19 Shows Us It's Time to Tackle Obesity and Overweight
Lessons and cautionary tales from the anti-smoking movement show us a way to move forward
The Thousand Natural Shocks of COVID-19
Assessing the psychological impacts of coronavirus—first in a two-part series on COVID-19 and its mental health burden
High-Risk Populations for Severe COVID-19 Infections in the United States
About one quarter of the U.S. adult population could be considered high risk for severe COVID-19 infections