Jaifred (Jim) Lopez

I am a PhD student at Duke's Department of Population Health Sciences, specializing in implementation science, and research on learning health systems. At DPHS, I work with a research group affiliated with the Durham VA Health Care System, where I contribute to quality improvement projects by way of qualitative research and evidence synthesis. I am also actively involved in health systems research in the Philippines, and international research on emerging health leadership.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Basic Medical Sciences, University of the Philippines Manila, 2008
Doctor of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila, 2011
Master in Public Management, major in Health Systems and Development, Development Academy of the Philippines, 2013

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Student Population Health Sciences, Basic Science Departments

Recent Publications

Structuring Collaboration Between Researchers and Operational Innovators: Diffusing New Practices Across the Veteran's Administration Healthcare System.

Journal Article Learn Health Syst · January 2026 INTRODUCTION: To support a learning health system, we aimed to develop processes and tools to enable collaboration between the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) operations and research sectors in the implementation of promising healthcare innovations. M ... Full text Link to item Cite

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Various Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Vaccines against Emerging Variants of Concern in the Philippines

Journal Article Acta Medica Philippina · September 30, 2025 Objectives. During the early COVID-19 pandemic (2020 to mid-2021), the Philippine government relied on nonpharmaceutical interventions such as lockdowns and Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ). With the emergency use authorization of vaccines, assessing th ... Full text Cite

How senior leaders support innovations in large learning health systems: Insights from United States Veterans Health Administration national program office leaders.

Journal Article Learn Health Syst · July 2025 BACKGROUND: The U.S. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) formed an Innovation Ecosystem that develops and disseminates innovative practices to enhance Veterans' health. Support of senior leadership and their perception of the innovation process is key to ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

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