About

Dr. Dave is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has over 20 years of experience in clinical and public health research, chronic disease management, rural health, and program evaluation. Community engagement and implementation science form the foundation of my research approach. Dr. Dave’s research focuses on: (1) improving chronic disease prevention and management via health information technology interventions and (2) evaluating multi-level, multi-component, complex programs. He partners with various multi-sectoral organizations (e.g., housing, transportation, safety-net clinics, healthcare) to plan and implement interventions that improve chronic disease outcomes, particularly in rural areas. Dr. Dave is the Director of the Center for Thriving Communities, which gathers multidisciplinary teams of scholars and community members through a shared commitment to amplifying innovation, fostering community well-being, and improving health for all. He is also the Founder and Director of Abacus Evaluation, which is a Research Service Center specializing in evaluation, data solutions, and network analytics. Dr. Dave is the lead principal investigator for various federally funded studies aimed at implementing health information technology interventions and improving chronic disease care in rural America.