Scott Cantor
Professor
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Department of Health Services Research
My research focuses primarily on the prescriptive analysis of clinical oncology problems, using the tools of clinical decision analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis. In addition, I have participated in descriptive studies seeking to explain decision-making behavior; these have included utility assessment (i.e., elicitation of preferences for health outcomes). I have also advanced the science of the methods of medical decision making, particularly in the areas of diagnostic testing and cost-effectiveness analysis, through the study of applied clinical problems.
A tutorial in my laboratory could provide experience in clinical decision making, cost-effectiveness analysis, and mathematical modeling.
Theoretical issues concerning cost-effectiveness analysis and diagnostic testing, and on clinical issues in cancer prevention, particularly prostate cancer screening and cervical pre-cancer diagnosis.
Education & Training
Ph.D. - Harvard University - 1991