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
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