Jordan Westra is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology. He received a Master of Public Health in Biostatistics from the University of Arizona and a PhD in Health Services Research from the University of Texas Medical Branch. Prior to joining the Department of Epidemiology, he worked in UTMB’s Office of Biostatistics, serving as a biostatistician working on a variety of topics, including pharmacoepidemiology, cancer, pain, and Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr. Westra continues to do pharmacoepidemiologic research focusing on opioids.

Physical Address:
UHC, Suite 4.3381005 Harborside Drive
Galveston, TX
Mailing Address:
301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555-1150
Jordan Westra, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor
Department of Epidemiology
Department of Epidemiology
About Me
Education
- PhD, Clinical Science - Health Services Research, University of Texas Medical Branch, 2024
- MPH, Biostatistics, University of Arizona, 2017
- BS, Public Health – Epidemiology, Brigham Young University, 2015
Research
Areas of Interest
- Pharmacoepidemiology
- Prescribing Patterns
- Health Services Research
Publications
Physical Address:
UHC, Suite 4.3381005 Harborside Drive
Galveston, TX
Mailing Address:
301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555-1150