Kathryn Rough, ScD, ScM

  • 12+ years of research experience in epidemiology, deep learning, digital health, & pandemic preparedness

  • Research published in top medical journals (including NEJM, JAMA, & BMJ)

  • Designed and implemented real-world studies to evaluate novel health technologies and ML-enabled devices

  • Leads workshops to de-mystify technical topics (AI/ML, deep learning, large language models, ML fairness)

  • Core development team member for Apple/Google Exposure Notifications API

At a glance

Over 12 years of scientific research experience, including:

  • IQVIA, Center for Advanced Evidence Generation, Associate Director

  • Google, Google Health/Google Brain, Senior Clinical Research Scientist

  • Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Division of Pharmacoepidemiology, Postdoctoral Fellow

Past work

  • Real-world evidence of medication safety & efficacy

  • AI, large language models, and deep learning

  • Design, development, and evaluation of health technologies

  • Pandemic response and preparedness 

  • Electronic health records, health insurance claims data, wearables data 

  • Study design, causal inference methods, and biostatistics.

Areas of expertise

Education

  • ScD in Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

  • ScM in Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

  • BS in Health Science, Boston University

Have questions?

Get in touch.

Kathryn Rough, ScD, ScM

Email: info@kathrynrough.net

Phone: +49 176-40491566

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynrough/