Computational and statistical genomics, Bioinformatics, Cancer genomics, Complex diseases, Genetics of psychiatric disorders
Computational and statistical genomics, Bioinformatics, Cancer genomics, Complex diseases, Genetics of psychiatric disorders
Dr. Chen's research encompasses both innovative statistical research and impactful biomedical research. Her statistical research currently centers around several key areas, including missing data, survival analysis, Bayesian methods, and penalized approaches. Additionally, she is dedicated to the development of statistical methods specifically designed to analyze multimodal data in precision medicine, such as survey data, electronic health records (EHRs), genetics information, and mobile data. Notably, she has been actively involved in the All of Us Research Program (https://allofus.nih.gov/), contributing her expertise to advance precision medicine initiatives.
In addition to her statistical pursuits, Dr. Chen has made significant contributions to various biomedical research domains. Her notable areas of focus include cancer, ophthalmology, infectious diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and suicide. Through her interdisciplinary work, she aims to address critical challenges in these fields and make meaningful advancements that have a positive impact on patient outcomes and public health.
More information: biostat.app.vumc.org/QingxiaChen
Ky'Era is investigating how genetics and environmental risk factors contribute to the development of chronic conditions. She is also interested in reproductive endocrinology, cardiometabolic disorders, and more.
Lakshitha received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Florida. He is a highly motivated, reliable, dynamic, and collaborative researcher with a diverse set of technical, problem-solving, and communication skills. He has demonstrated aptitude in adaptability, creativity, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams. His expertise spans through: Bioconjugates chemistry, protein engineering, polymer chemistry, biology and biochemistry, bioinformatics, computational modeling and mutational analysis, genomics, project management, scripting, data analysis, organizational skills, public speaking, and presentation. Lakshitha is currently working as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the Gamazon lab.