Christopher M. Kaipust, PhD, MPH

Christopher M. Kaipust, PhD, MPH, is director of the Core for Applied Research and Evaluation (CARE) for the Institute for Population Health and the Dr. Harold J. Bonnstetter Endowed Chair in Preventive Medicine in the School of Medicine. He leads the design and execution of rigorous applied research and evaluation with community-based organizations, health systems, and University partners to improve population health and well-being.

An epidemiologist and mixed-methods researcher, Kaipust has broad expertise in mental health, chronic disease, nutrition, health disparities, substance use and occupational health and safety. Throughout his career, he has managed numerous large-scale, federally funded research projects, bringing extensive experience in advanced qualitative and quantitative methods to the Institute. Kaipust holds a Master of Public Health and PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health and a bachelor’s degree from Rockhurst University.