His research is broadly focused on health geography, quantitative methods, and spatial analysis. More specifically, Dr. Delamaters work concentrates on the geographic aspects of health-related behavior and health care utilization. His recently-published research on exemptions from vaccination in Californias elementary schools received national press coverage, including articles featured on the CNN, Discovery News, and New York Times websites. He has also worked to integrate evidence-based research into health care policy, providing scientific support to Michigans Department of Health and Human Services during recent modifications to the states policies governing hospital beds, bone marrow transplant facilities, and cardiac catheterization services.