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Sandra Sue Stinnett

Associate Professor 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 of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics · 2022 - Present Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Division of Biostatistics, Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
Associate Professor in Ophthalmology · 2020 - Present Ophthalmology, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Trends in Choroidal Vascularity Index in Cognitively Normal Individuals.

Journal Article Retina · March 4, 2025 PURPOSE: To establish a normative database of choroidal vascularity index (CVI) in cognitively normal adults. METHODS: Cognitively healthy volunteers who had a Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score of 23 or higher were included. Exclusion criteria inc ... Full text Link to item Cite

Comparative Evaluation of the Corneal Sensitivity Thresholds between the Novel Non-Contact and Cochet-Bonnet Esthesiometers.

Journal Article Am J Ophthalmol · March 2025 PURPOSE: Primarily, to evaluate the repeatability and reproducibility of the new noncontact esthesiometer (NCE) in healthy subjects. Secondarily, the corneal sensitivity threshold measurements of the NCE were compared with those of the Cochet-Bonnet esthes ... Full text Link to item Cite

Diabetic Retinopathy Disease Burden in Patients With Lower Household Incomes vs Higher Household Incomes.

Journal Article J Vitreoretin Dis · January 7, 2025 Purpose: To assess the differences in measures of diabetic retinopathy (DR) disease burden between patients in high-income vs low-income ZIP codes when presenting to retina specialists. Methods: This retrospective cohort study comprised patients who presen ... 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

Whole Eye Optical Coherence Tomography to Improve Eye Care

ResearchBiostatistician · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2021 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · 1993 DrPH