Prof. Jay Pan (潘杰)

Dr. Jay Pan is a Professor of Health Policy, and currently serves as Dean of the West China School of Public Health and President of the West China Fourth Hospital at Sichuan University. His research centers on value-based care and health system reform. Dr. Pan received his Ph.D. in Economics through a joint training program between Southwestern University of Finance and Economics and Peking University, followed by postdoctoral training in Public Health at Sichuan University. His interdisciplinary background—spanning economics, public health, and data science—enables him to advance value-based care research and translate empirical evidence into actionable health policy solutions. His works have been funded, among others, by the National Natural Science foundation China, the China Medical Board US, and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He has published extensively in leading international journals, including The Lancet and its group journals, Social Science & Medicine, American Journal of Public Health, Neurology. His work has been widely recognized for its academic rigor and lasting impact on the advancement of health policy and health systems research. Through his research leadership and policy engagement, Dr. Pan continues to shape the future of health system reform and policy innovation across Asia, advancing evidence-based decision-making and promoting equitable, resilient, and sustainable healthcare systems that contribute to healthier societies.