Jeremy Howick

Jeremy Howick
Born
Jeremy Howick

NationalityCanadian and British
CitizenshipCanadian and British
EducationDartmouth College
London School of Economics
University of Oxford
Occupation(s)Philosopher, Epidemiologist
Years active2009–present
Known forDoctor You
The Philosophy of Evidence-Based Medicine
Medical career
ProfessionPhilosopher, clinical epidemiologist, teacher
InstitutionsUniversity of Leicester and University of Oxford
Sub-specialtiesevidence-based medicine, placebo and nocebo effects, empathy in medicine
Websitewww.jeremyhowick.com

Jeremy Howick is a Canadian-born, British residing clinical epidemiologist and philosopher of science. He researches evidence-based medicine, clinical empathy and the philosophy of medicine, including the use of placebos in clinical practice and clinical trials.[1][2] He is the author of over 100 peer-reviewed papers, as well as two books, The Philosophy of Evidence-Based Medicine in 2011,[3] and Doctor You in 2017.[4] In 2016, he received the Dawkins & Strutt grant from the British Medical Association to study pain treatment.[5] He publishes in Philosophy of Medicine and medical journals.[6] He is a member of the Sigma Xi research honours society.[7]

  1. ^ "Dr Jeremy Howick". University of Oxford. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  2. ^ Fleming, Nic (22 May 2017). "'I knew they were sugar pills but I felt fantastic' – the rise of open-label placebos". the Guardian. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  3. ^ Jeremy Howick (23 February 2011). The Philosophy of Evidence-based Medicine. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-1-4443-4266-6.
  4. ^ "Homepage". Dr. Jeremy Howick. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  5. ^ "Scientists awarded research grants by the British Medical Association". University of Oxford (Press release). 29 November 2016. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  6. ^ Barthel, W.; Markwardt, F. (1975). "Jeremy Howick PubMed citations". Biochemical Pharmacology. 24 (20): 1903–4. doi:10.1016/0006-2952(75)90415-3. PMID 20.
  7. ^ "Sigma Xi Member Directory". Retrieved 22 November 2022.