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 Duke 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 Scholarly Works
Measuring Depression Severity With Clinical Global Impression-Severity Scale Scores From Clinical Notes Using Large Language Models: Validation Study.
Journal article JMIR Form Res · August 10, 2026 BACKGROUND: Real-world psychiatric care is marked by wide heterogeneity in clinical presentations and outcomes, underscoring the need for systematic approaches to outcome measurement. The Clinical Global Impression-Severity (CGI-S) scale is a brief, clinic ... Full text Link to item CiteHeterogeneity of Treatment Effect of DOACs vs Warfarin in Atrial Fibrillation.
Journal article JACC Adv · July 2026 BACKGROUND: Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are recommended over vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF). However, limited accessibility in resource-constrained settings makes it important to identify patient subgr ... Full text Link to item CiteImpact of Animal-Assisted Therapy on Quality, Completeness, and Satisfaction in Pediatric Echocardiography.
Journal article J Am Soc Echocardiogr · June 10, 2026 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 - 2030Real world use of anti-obesity medications to treat adolescent obesity: moving beyond the clinical trial
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 2029View All Grants
Education
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities ·
2013
Ph.D.
Harvard University ·
2010
M.S.