In our latest podcast, host Aaron Wagner interviews Daniel Almirall, Faculty Research Fellow at the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research and Research Investigator at The Methodology Center. The discussion focuses on sequential, multiple-assignment, randomized trials (SMART), which allow scientists to develop adaptive interventions. Danny works with Susan Murphy, the creator of SMART, to develop and promote this new methodological tool. Danny's work on causal inference is also discussed. Podcast Timeline: 00:00 - introduction and Danny's background 02:38 - SMART designs for adaptive interventions 08:31 - SMART pilot studies 13:51 - an application of SMART 19:33 - causal inference 22:39 - publication update Adaptive Health Interventions and Causal Inference.mp3