Tracy Lieu, MD, MPH, stands as a distinguished figure within Kaiser Permanente Northern California and the broader medical community. As a Research Scientist at the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research and Deputy Editor for JAMA, Dr. Lieu’s influence spans across research, healthcare policy, and medical publishing. From 2012 to 2024, she served as the Director of the Division of Research (DOR), leading a large team of researchers dedicated to improving health through evidence-based practices and innovative care delivery within Kaiser Permanente and beyond.
Dr. Lieu’s expertise extends to child health as the JAMA editor in this specialized area. She also acts as a liaison to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, further solidifying her role in shaping national health guidelines. Within the JAMA Network, encompassing 13 journals, Dr. Lieu is instrumental in fostering collaboration and synergy.
Her national and international contributions are extensive. Dr. Lieu has served on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, providing expert guidance on critical public health matters. She has also chaired committees for the National Institutes of Health and the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, demonstrating her leadership in prominent scientific bodies. Dr. Lieu’s academic journey includes significant positions at esteemed institutions such as the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Penn, and Harvard. At Harvard, she established the Center for Child Health Care Studies and received the prestigious A. Clifford Barger Award for Excellence in Mentoring from the medical school. Currently, she is a Professor at the Bernard J. Tyson Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine and holds an affiliate professorship at the UCSF School of Medicine, contributing to the education of future medical professionals.
As a practicing pediatrician, Dr. Tracy Lieu brings real-world clinical experience to her research. She is recognized for her groundbreaking work in vaccine safety, policy, and decision sciences, contributing significantly to public health advancements. Currently, her research is focused on optimizing virtual care to enhance both the quality and accessibility of healthcare for diverse patient populations. Her peers have recognized her significant impact on medicine and public health through her election to the National Academy of Medicine.
Current Roles & Affiliations:
- Research Scientist, Kaiser Permanente Division of Research
- Deputy Editor, JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association)
- Professor of Health Systems Science, Bernard J. Tyson Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine
- Affiliate Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco
Areas of Research Interest:
- Virtual Care and Telemedicine Innovations
- Applied Clinical Informatics for Healthcare Improvement
- Effectiveness and Delivery of Primary Care Services
- Decision Sciences and Decision Analysis in Healthcare
- Economic Evaluation of Healthcare Interventions
