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Alaattin Erkanli

Alaattin Erkanli

Associate Professor of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Division of Biostatistics
al@psych.mc.duke.edu
Hock Plaza Box 2721, Durham, NC 27710
Duke University Medical Center 2424, Erwin Road Suite 110 Hock Plaza Box 2721, Durham, NC 27710

Overview

Areas of research interests include Bayesian hierarchical models for longitudinal data, Bayesian optimal designs, finite mixtures and Mixtures of Dirichlet Processes, Markov transition models, nonparametrics smoothing and density estimation, survival analysis for recurrent-event data, biomarker selection and detecting early ovarian cancer.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Associate Professor of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics · 2022 - Present Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Division of Biostatistics, Biostatistics & Bioinformatics

Recent Publications

Hypersensitivity Reactions to Fibrin Glue during Epidural Blood Patching.

Journal Article AJNR Am J Neuroradiol · April 2, 2025 BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Fibrin glue is increasingly incorporated as a component in epidural blood patching (EBP) for the treatment of spinal CSF leaks. Hypersensitivity reactions are a potential complication of its use but are not well studied in the setti ... Full text Link to item Cite

Reported changes in romantic and sexual behavior among college and graduate students during COVID-19.

Journal Article J Am Coll Health · April 2025 Objective: To understand changes in romantic and sexual behavior among college and graduate students in North Carolina during COVID-19. Participants: Participants were between 18-30 years old and enrolled in a two- or four-year college or graduate program ... Full text Link to item Cite

Lived experiences of mothers: A longitudinal study of impacts and adjustment following adolescent psychiatric hospitalization for suicide attempts or other reasons.

Journal Article Suicide Life Threat Behav · April 2025 INTRODUCTION: Parents play crucial roles in monitoring and supporting youth who have been hospitalized after suicide attempts, but their adjustment in the period following hospitalization has been understudied. This study assessed the adjustment and impact ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants

Perinatal Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) exposure and Immunotoxicity

ResearchStatistician · Awarded by National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences · 2023 - 2028

NCANDA Research Project Site: Duke

ResearchStatistician · Awarded by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism · 2012 - 2027

Initial Testing of a Mobile App Pain Coping Intervention for Outpatient Oncology Settings

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2023 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications

Carnegie Mellon University · 1991 Ph.D.