Dr. Sadaf Ashtari

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Associate Professor, Information Systems & Business Analytics, California State University, Sacramento

Research Fellow, UC Berkeley School of Public Health

Dr. Sadaf Ashtari is a Research Fellow at the University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health, Center for Healthcare Management and Policy Research, and an Associate Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics at California State University, Sacramento. Her interdisciplinary work sits at the intersection of health policy, technology, and data analytics, with a focus on advancing equity and innovation in healthcare systems.

Dr. Ashtari’s research explores topics such as health information technology adoption, electronic health record interoperability, algorithmic bias in healthcare, and patient-centered digital solutions for rare and chronic conditions. Her work has been supported by organizations such as Genentech and the National Institute on Artificial Intelligence in Society, and published in leading academic journals including the Journal of Medical Internet Research and JMIR Formative Research.

Passionate about bridging research and real-world impact, Dr. Ashtari collaborates with public health leaders, nonprofit organizations, and technology innovators to promote ethical AI use, data-driven decision-making, and accessible digital health tools. Through her advisory and consulting work, she helps mission-driven organizations strengthen their strategies and leverage technology to create more inclusive and effective health systems.