His research focuses on the generic assessment of quality of life, with a specific interest in the role and validation of preference-based outcome measures suitable for use in economic evaluation (clinical contexts include spinal cord injury and a range of musculoskeletal conditions). In addition to research, Dr. Whitehurst has a keen interest in teaching the economics of health and health care and has extensive experience as a lecturer, supervisor and co-ordinator within undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Maeve Wickham, Research Assistant maeve.wickham@ubc.ca