Overview
Sarah collaborates with researchers, clinicians, and fellows in the Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, the Department of Surgery, and the Department of Medicine. Her methodological research involves correcting for biases arising in epidemiologic research, primarily as a result of measurement error and selection. Sarah's main areas of interest include biomarker evaluation, electronic health records-based research, risk prediction, and survival analysis.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor in Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
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2023 - Present
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Division of Biostatistics,
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
Recent Publications
Prevalence of pre-stroke and stroke-related vision impairments and their association with mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
Journal Article J Alzheimers Dis · March 2026 BackgroundVision impairment is a risk factor for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among stroke survivors, but it is unclear if this association is driven by vision impairment present before or due to the stroke, and if similar associations exist with dement ... Full text Link to item CiteEnhancing Team Science by Training Collaborative Biostatisticians to have a Strong Statistical Voice.
Journal Article J Stat Theory Pract · 2026 Strong statistical voice is defined as the ability to advocate and negotiate for good and ethical statistical practices, including integrating and resolving differing scientific approaches. This skill is crucial for biostatisticians who work on biomedical ... Full text Link to item CiteInvestigating stroke-related vision impairments and time to incident dementia diagnosis.
Journal Article J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis · December 2025 Vision loss is a risk factor for dementia, but it is unknown whether stroke-related vision impairment is linked to dementia risk in stroke survivors. This secondary analysis aimed to quantify the association between stroke-related vision impairment and tim ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Optimizing Donor Management in Lung Transplantation
ResearchStatistician · Awarded by Washington University in St. Louis · 2025 - 2030Impact of hypertension and aging on postoperative delirium
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institute on Aging · 2025 - 2030Quantitative Team Science (QuanTS) Program
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by University of Kentucky · 2024 - 2029View All Grants
Education
Harvard University ·
2017
Ph.D.
Brown University ·
2011
Sc.D.