Dr. Ahern has made numerous contributions to the field of epidemiology, notably in the following areas:
- Neighborhood Effects on Health: She has conducted groundbreaking studies on how neighborhood environments can influence mental health, violence, and other health outcomes. - Impact of Economic Policies: Dr. Ahern has explored the health effects of economic policies, such as the implications of welfare reform on health and the potential health benefits of economic support programs. - Data-Driven Methods: She employs advanced epidemiological methods, including causal inference techniques, to draw robust conclusions about the relationships between exposures and health outcomes.
