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David Yanez

Professor of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Division of Biostatistics

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics · 2022 - Present Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Division of Biostatistics, Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
Member in the Duke Clinical Research Institute · 2022 - Present Duke Clinical Research Institute, Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications


Relationship of pain relief with catastrophizing following interventional pain procedures for low back pain.

Journal Article Reg Anesth Pain Med · June 10, 2025 INTRODUCTION: Catastrophizing is associated with worse pain outcomes after various procedures suggesting its utility in predicting response. However, the stability of pain catastrophizing as a static predictor has been challenged. We assess, among patients ... Full text Link to item Cite

Design and implementation of community consultation for research conducted under exception from informed consent regulations for the PreVent and the PreVent 2 trials: Changes over time and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Journal Article Clin Trials · December 2024 INTRODUCTION: Emergency clinical research has played an important role in improving outcomes for acutely ill patients. This is due in part to regulatory measures that allow Exception From Informed Consent (EFIC) trials. The Food and Drug Administration (FD ... Full text Link to item Cite

Cognitive Effects of Body Temperature During Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest Trial (GOT ICE): A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Outcomes After Aortic Arch Surgery.

Journal Article Circulation · February 27, 2024 BACKGROUND: Deep hypothermia has been the standard for hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA) during aortic arch surgery. However, centers worldwide have shifted toward lesser hypothermia with antegrade cerebral perfusion. This has been supported by retrospe ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Splanchnic Nerve Modulation In Heart Failure (Splanchnic X)

ResearchCollaborator · Awarded by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute · 2024 - 2029

Examining precursors to language impairment in ASD via remote assessment

ResearchBiostatistician · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 2027

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Education, Training & Certifications


Arizona State University · 1993 Ph.D.