Jennifer H LeLaurin, Ph.D.

Dr. LeLaurin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Outcomes & Biomedical Informatics at the University of Florida College of Medicine and the Assistant Director of the Learning Health System Program at the UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute. She also serves as the Vice Chair of the National Cancer Institute Consortium for Cancer Implementation Science Learning Healthcare Systems Action Group, Co-Chair of the UF Health Cancer Center Tobacco Working Group, and Affiliate Faculty in the VA Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC).

As an implementation scientist, Dr. LeLaurin aims to promote the adoption and sustainment of evidence-based practices in real-world settings. Her research focuses on applying mixed-methods approaches to identify and test strategies to support the integration of technology-based interventions in routine clinical care. Much of this research involves leveraging electronic health record systems to improve adherence to clinical practice guidelines, particularly in relation to tobacco dependence treatment. Her work also aims to advance learning health systems research to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery.