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Sandra Sue Stinnett

Associate Professor Emeritus of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Division of Biostatistics
Duke Box 3802, Durham, NC 27710
2351 Erwin Road, Eye Center, Durham, NC 27705

Overview


Analysis of data for ophthalmology including observational studies and clinical trials. Assessment of reproducibility in grading measurements for ophthalmic studies. Teaching medical statistics.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor Emeritus of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics · 2025 - Present Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Division of Biostatistics, Biostatistics & Bioinformatics

Recent Publications


The Anatomy of Lower Eyelid Fat Pad Vasculature as Found in Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasties.

Journal Article Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg · January 2026 PURPOSE: The vasculature within the lower eyelid fat pads in bilateral lower eyelid blepharoplasty (BLLB) surgery is not well described. Characterization of vasculature may help prevent excessive bleeding by describing the locations where pre-emptive caute ... Full text Link to item Cite

Biomarkers.

Journal Article Alzheimers Dement · December 2025 BACKGROUND: We assessed differences in retinal structure and microvasculature among individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD), APOE ε4 carriers, and APOE ε4 noncarriers. METHOD: Participants underwent cognitive evaluation with Mini-Mental State Examination ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Self-aligning, motion-stabilized ocular imaging for eye care in urgent and emergent care settings

ResearchBiostatistician · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2023 - 2027

ADEPT - An adaptive prenatal intervention to increase childhood vaccinations

ResearchBiostatistician · Awarded by Emory University · 2022 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · 1993 DrPH