Professor of Biostatistics and Biomedical Informatics
Department of Biostatistics,
Vanderbilt University
Professional Summary
Senior biostatistician with over 20 years of experience in the design and analysis of clinical studies across cardiology, diabetes, obesity, neurology, and pediatric populations. Expertise in Bayesian methods, adaptive trial design, and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) modeling.
Extensive experience supporting clinical and translational research, including NIH-funded projects, with a strong focus on applying quantitative methods to inform real-world healthcare decisions. Collaborative and interdisciplinary, with a track record of working closely with clinicians, researchers, and data scientists to deliver practical, data-driven insights.
Core Expertise
- Clinical trial design and statistical analysis
- Bayesian methods (including information borrowing) and adaptive trial design
- Clinical research across cardiology, diabetes, obesity, neurology, and pediatric populations
- Population pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) modeling
- Real-world data and electronic health record (EHR) analysis
- Precision medicine and individualized dosing strategies
- Cross-functional collaboration with clinicians, researchers, and data science teams
Education
- Ph.D., Biostatistics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD | May 2005
- M.S., Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea | February 1995
- B.S., Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea | February 1988
Publications
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