Dr. Kawai’s research interests include multilevel modeling of hierarchal data and causal inference models. He also conducts research on herpes zoster epidemiology to inform appropriate strategies for prevention. He previously worked at Boston Children’s Hospital and actively collaborated with clinical faculty members and researchers. He received his Sc.D. in epidemiology from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Selected Manuscripts
Curhan SG, Kawai K, Yawn B, Rexrode KM, Rimm EB, Curhan GC. Herpes Zoster and Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular Disease. J Am Heart Assoc. 2022 Dec 6;11(23):e027451.
Kawai K, Dombrowski N, Sawicki GS, Adil EA. Improvement of Pulmonary Function in Cystic Fibrosis Patients following Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Laryngoscope. 2021 Sep;131(9):1930-1938.
Harris JM, Neault MW, O'Neill EE, Griffin AM, Kawai K, Kenna MA, Licameli GR. Incidence, Time Course, and Implications of Electrode Abnormalities in Pediatric Cochlear Implant Recipients. Ear Hear. 2021 Mar/Apr;42(2):334-342.
Kawai K, VoPham T, Drucker A, Curhan SG, Curhan GC. Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure and the Risk of Herpes Zoster in Three Prospective Cohort Studies. Mayo Clin Proc. 2020 Feb;95(2):283-292.
Irace AL, Walker RD, Kawai K, Maddock M, Dombrowski ND, Sideridis G, Ferrari L, Rahbar R. Development and validation of a quality of life instrument for patients with laryngeal cleft. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2018 May;108:143-150.
Kawai K, Hawkins CA, Hertzmark E, Francis JM, Sando D, Muya AN, Ulenga N, Fawzi WW. Impact of Antiretroviral Therapy on the Risk of Herpes Zoster among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Individuals in Tanzania. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2018 Feb;98(2):396-401.
Sobin L, Kawai K, Irace AL, Gergin O, Cunningham M, Sawicki GS, Adil EA. Microbiology of the Upper and Lower Airways in Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Patients. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017 Aug;157(2):302-308.
Kawai K, Yawn BP, Wollan P, Harpaz R. Increasing Incidence of Herpes Zoster Over a 60-year Period From a Population-based Study. Clin Infect Dis. 2016 Jul 15;63(2):221-6.
Kawai K, Gebremeskel BG, Acosta CJ. Systematic review of incidence and complications of herpes zoster: towards a global perspective. BMJ Open. 2014 Jun 10;4(6):e004833.
Lemos EV, de la Hoz FP, Alvis N, Einarson TR, Quevedo E, Castañeda C, Leon Y, Amado C, Cañon O, Kawai K. Impact of carbapenem resistance on clinical and economic outcomes among patients with Acinetobacter baumannii infection in Colombia. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2014 Feb;20(2):174-80.