Expert Interview

From Data Collection to Real‑World Impact in Child Passenger Safety

April 17, 2026

User-friendly data collection, real-time analysis, intuitive visualizations: These help practitioners spot gaps, track trends, and act proactively, turning information into action. With these in mind…

Conference

Westat Tobacco Experts Present at SRNT 2026

March 3, 2026

Members of Westat’s tobacco studies group will share new research findings at this year’s Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT) Annual Meeting, March…

Team Member

Abigail Flory

Principal Research Associate

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

What database helps researchers ID variables affecting health?

Enhancing AHRQ’s Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Database

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Matthew Airola

Principal Research Associate

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Laura Wilson

Senior Research Associate

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Michael Giangrande

Principal Research Associate

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Emily Burkhardt

Senior Research Associate

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

How do observational studies of driver behavior lead to safer driving?

NOPUS and NSUBS: Providing accurate data on restraint use to inform targeted outreach

Perspective

Household Travel Surveys: Informing Transportation Planners on Future Needs

September 9, 2022

Westat’s research experts in household travel and travel behavior have conducted travel surveys for decades for federal, state, and local government agencies, providing innovative approaches…