Riha Vaidya

Riha Vaidya, PhD, currently serves as a Senior Research Scientist at Flatiron Health since April 2024. Prior to this role, Riha was a Senior Staff Scientist and Staff Scientist at Fred Hutch from July 2017 to March 2024, focusing on statistical and data management for the SWOG Cancer Research Network. Additionally, Riha worked as a Research Associate at IMPAQ International from July 2014 to June 2017, where analytic activities supported the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Riha holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where research interests included Health Economics, along with experience as an Instructor in microeconomics. Early research experience includes a summer internship at Crisil Research and a Research Assistant position focusing on public policy analytics.