Research

Graduate Student Researcher

University of California, San Diego (2020 - present)

  • Developed a novel response adaptive algorithm for improving how fast an optimal treatment is identified
  • Developed Bayesian adaptive clinical trial design for finding an optimal treatment under multiple outcomes
  • Proposed new approach to analyze multivariate, observational data for N-of-1 designs using Bayesian Networks
  • Used functional data analysis to compare novel physical activity interventions for large clinical trial
  • Provided statistical consultation (modeling, design, power analysis, sample size calculation) to researchers for the Center for AIDS Research (CFAR)

Biostatistician Intern

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (June 2023 - Aug 2023)

  • Compared modern Bayesian basket trial designs (hierarchical model, Ex-Nex, MEM, etc) to assess benefits for future use at company. Quantified model robustness to misspecification using high-performance computer.
  • Developed extendable framework in R for others to compare new designs not originally considered in my project

Graduate Student Researcher

Columbia University (Jan 2019 - Aug 2020)

  • Helped develop new recommendations for the number of observation days needed for physical activity endpoints (published)
  • Analyzed cohort data to study association between stroke and changes in physical activity and sedentary behavior (published)
  • Analyzed national survey data to study association between occupational standing and exertion on pain (published)

Teaching

  • Clinical Trial Design (3 quarters)
  • Probability (1 quarter)
  • Mathematical Statistics (1 quarter)
  • Statistical Programming (1 semester)