UMCUniversity of Massachusetts Chan Medical School · Mathematics & Statistics
Diabetes Equity and Technology Lab
Ben Steven Gerber · Worcester, Massachusetts
Research Focus
Dr. Ben Steven Gerber's lab focuses on improving diabetes management, specifically for individuals with type 2 diabetes in underserved communities. The lab conducts research on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology and combines it with the expertise of clinical pharmacists and community health workers to enhance patient care. Their work aims to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of this integrated approach in primary care settings, ultimately seeking to improve health outcomes for diverse populations.
Continuous Glucose MonitoringType 2 DiabetesCommunity Health WorkersPharmacist SupportHealth Disparities
Research Aims
4AIM 01Evaluate the effectiveness of pharmacist-supported CGM in improving diabetes management.
AIM 02Assess the impact of adding community health worker support on patient outcomes.
AIM 03Examine cost and cost-effectiveness of the team support model for diabetes care.
AIM 04Analyze implementation and maintenance of diabetes management strategies in primary care.
Skills the Lab Values
Clinical Trial DesignStatistical AnalysisPatient Education TechniquesCommunity Health OutreachHealth Data Management
Output against the department
Publications181bottom 37% of dept.83rd of 131
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Citations5.9kbottom 42% of dept.76th of 131
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