Dr. Deshmukh is a clinical decision scientist and health economist. His research focuses on the development and evaluation of simulation models that have the potential to improve clinical decision-making and inform health policies. He is also interested in the design and analysis of economic evaluation studies using population-based observational data or as part of clinical trials. His primary research application area is in prevention and management of HPV-associated cancers. He also has strong interest in evaluation of smoking cessation interventions, and behavioral interventions targeted towards improving screening in cancer patients. He is leading several studies evaluating determinants of anal and breast cancer prevention, management and outcomes.