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Matthew Iozzio, MBA, MPP

Associate Director
Director of Finance and Administration, Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science (PETS)
Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research

miozzio@ifh.rutgers.edu, (848) 932-5819

Matthew Iozzio (MBA, Finance & Marketing, Rutgers Business School; MPP, Nonprofit Management, Rutgers Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy) is the Associate Director of the Institute for Health Data Core. In his role, Matt played a pivotal leadership role in the development and launch of the IFH Data Core in 2019. He spearheaded the initiative’s strategic planning, Core’s business model design, and engagement with key stakeholders at the IFH and Rutgers community, and with other peer institutions, culminating in a successful Day 1 implementation.

As the Associate Director of the IFH Data Core, Matt is responsible for the oversight, day-to-day management, strategic direction, and administration of the Core. He interfaces with existing and potential users, IFH and Rutgers University leadership, and external organizations. Additionally, he is responsible for continuing to refine and develop the Core policies and operating procedures, including financial modeling, and the overall administration of the Core. He is a member of the IFH Core Oversight Committee.

Matt is also Director of Finance and Administration at the Rutgers Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science (PETS). At PETS, he also provides strategic planning for new initiatives and development of the Center, manages key business and financial activities, and provides, management support for research and administrative ventures. Additionally, Matt is involved with providing guidance on pre-award and post-award processes, where he serves as a member of several study teams on active research projects.

Prior to joining IFH and PETS, Matt worked with several volunteer and nonprofit agencies in various roles and also worked full-time at the Rutgers University Police Department where he managed the operations of the Community Service Officer Program.