Overview
I am interested in developing Bayesian statistical methods for comparative effectiveness research, network meta-analysis, causal inference, measurement error, and generalizability. A flexible Bayesian modeling framework enables us to easily integrate different data sources and borrow information adaptively across them. The ultimate goal of my research is to provide comprehensive evidence from multiple data sources for answering clinical and scientific questions in public health and medicine.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
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2023 - Present
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Division of Biostatistics,
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
Member in the Duke Clinical Research Institute
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2018 - Present
Duke Clinical Research Institute,
Institutes and Centers
Recent Publications
A Bayesian re-analysis of the STRESS trial.
Journal Article Am Heart J · February 2026 BACKGROUND: Prophylactic steroids are often used to reduce the systemic inflammatory response to cardiopulmonary bypass in infants undergoing heart surgery. The STRESS trial found that the odds of a worse outcome did not differ between infants randomized t ... Full text Link to item CiteTrials augmented by external control data using balancing weights: A comparison of estimands and estimators.
Journal Article Contemp Clin Trials · January 13, 2026 As the availability of real-world data has expanded in recent years, studies leveraging external controls (ECs) have emerged as potential alternatives to conventional randomized controlled trials (RCTs). While RCTs remain the gold standard for estimating t ... Full text Link to item CitePrecision Mental Health: Predicting Heterogeneous Treatment Effects for Depression through Data Integration.
Journal Article J R Stat Soc Ser C Appl Stat · December 12, 2025 When treating depression, clinicians are interested in determining the optimal treatment for a given patient, which is challenging given the amount of treatments available. To advance individualized treatment allocation, integrating data across multiple ra ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Trial of Sequential Medications AfteR TNF failure in JIA (SMART-JIA)
ResearchStatistical Investigator · Awarded by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute · 2024 - 2031Hospital-to-Home Care Coordination for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
Clinical TrialCo Investigator · Awarded by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute · 2024 - 2030Teams Engaged in Accessible Mental Health Interventions for Lupus Erythematosus and Dermatomyositis Stress
ResearchBiostatistician · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 2030View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities ·
2013
Ph.D.
Harvard University ·
2010
M.S.