Michael T. Abrams

Michael T. Abrams is a Senior Health Researcher at Public Citizen, specializing in brain health, prescription drug safety, occupational health, and health policy since 2020. Previously, Michael served as Senior Director of Quality Measurement at the National Quality Forum from 2018 to 2019, focusing on mental health, substance use disorders, and quality improvement methods. Michael's academic involvement includes positions as an Adjunct Professor and Director at the University of Maryland Baltimore County from 2005 to 2018. Academic qualifications include a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, a PhD in Health Policy from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and History from the University of California, Berkeley.