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Maragatha Kuchibhatla

Professor of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Division of Biostatistics
Duke Box 3003, Durham, NC 27710
1508, Blue Zone, Busse Bldg, Trent Drive, DUMC, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Statistical research methodology, analysis of repeated measurements, latent growth curve models, latent class growth models, classification and regression trees,
designing clinical trials, designing clinical trials in psychiatry -- both treatment and non-treatment
trials in various comorbid populations.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics · 2021 - Present Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Division of Biostatistics, Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences · 2021 - Present Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Senior Fellow in the Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development · 2003 - Present Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications


In patients with suspected thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, what is the optimal time to therapeutic plasma exchange?

Journal Article Hematol Transfus Cell Ther · December 12, 2025 BACKGROUND: In patients with suspected immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, guidelines suggest that therapeutic plasma exchange should be initiated within eight hours. However, this time threshold may be difficult to attain. This study sought to ide ... Full text Link to item Cite

Comparison of ENLYT®, a Portable Flexible Nasopharyngoscope, with the Standard of Care Nasopharyngoscope.

Journal Article Surg Innov · December 2025 ObjectivesThis study seeks to compare a newly developed portable flexible nasopharyngoscope (ENLYT®) to the standard of care (SOC) flexible nasopharyngoscope.MethodsSubjects were consented to undergo a nasopharyngeal scope exam using ENLYT® after SOC nasop ... Full text Link to item Cite

Short-term impact of bariatric surgery on systemic inflammation in patients with asthma.

Journal Article Respir Med · December 2025 BACKGROUND: The systemic inflammatory environment in obesity contributes to increased asthma symptoms and diminished asthma control. Asthma patients that have undergone bariatric surgery report significant improvements in asthma symptoms and medication use ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Improving needs among older adults: the ICUconnect 2 primary palliative care RCT

ResearchBiostatistician III · Awarded by National Institute on Aging · 2024 - 2029

POWER: Predicting Obesity with Enhanced EHR Resources

ResearchMentor · Awarded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development · 2022 - 2027

Adapting a machine learning algorithm to predict thyroid cytopathologyin LMIC

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Cancer Institute · 2021 - 2027

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Education, Training & Certifications


Texas A&M University · 1992 Ph.D.