Ibitola Asaolu, DrPH MPH
Health Economics & Epidemiology Expert
Dedicated to improving maternal and child health outcomes through evidence-based research, innovative Real-World Evidence strategies, and data-driven policy recommendations.
Professional Summary
Dr. Ibitola Asaolu is a distinguished health economist and epidemiologist with over a decade of experience in translating complex research into actionable insights for healthcare stakeholders. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Health Economics and Outcomes Research at Philips, Dr. Asaolu specializes in Real-World Evidence generation, maternal health research, and women's empowerment initiatives.
Her work bridges the gap between rigorous academic research and practical healthcare applications, with a particular focus on leveraging administrative data, claims databases, and registry studies to inform evidence-based decision-making. Dr. Asaolu's research has contributed to policy decisions at the federal level and has been instrumental in securing over $7 million in grant funding for public health initiatives.
Education
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
2019University of Arizona
Maternal and Child Health/Epidemiology
Dissertation focus: Women's empowerment and maternal health outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa
Master of Public Health (MPH)
2013University of Kentucky
Epidemiology
Concentration in chronic disease epidemiology and biostatistics
Bachelor of Science
2009University of California, Davis
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Foundation in biological sciences and research methodology
Professional Experience
Senior Manager, Health Economics and Outcomes Research
2020 - PresentPhilips Healthcare
- Lead Real-World Evidence generation strategies for medical devices and healthcare solutions
- Design and execute outcomes research studies using claims data and registry analyses
- Collaborate with clinical teams to translate research findings into market access strategies
- Support reimbursement and health technology assessment activities across global markets
Research Epidemiologist
2016 - 2020Kentucky Department for Public Health
- Conducted surveillance and epidemiological investigations for maternal and child health programs
- Evaluated program effectiveness using large administrative datasets
- Facilitated grant applications resulting in over $7 million in awarded funding
- Published peer-reviewed research on violence prevention and injury epidemiology
Areas of Expertise
Health Economics & Outcomes Research
- Economic modeling and cost-effectiveness analysis
- Budget impact modeling
- Health technology assessment
- Value-based healthcare strategies
Real-World Evidence
- Claims data analysis (Medicare, Optum, Premier)
- Registry study design and analysis
- Electronic health record research
- Comparative effectiveness research
Maternal & Child Health
- Women's empowerment measurement
- Maternal mortality and morbidity research
- Program evaluation and surveillance
- Global health initiatives