Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design:

Core group leadership is organized alphabetically and by role. Remaining team members are organized alphabetically.

Ramon Durazo-Arvizu Ramon Durazo-Arvizu, PhD CHLA Director, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design
Wendy Mack Wendy Mack, PhD Director, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design
Amila Adili Amila Adili, MPH Statistician, Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design
Rachel Carmen Ceasar Rachel Carmen Ceasar, PhD Assistant Professor of Clinical Population and Public Health Sciences
Tracy Chen Tracy Chen, MS Statistician
Li Ding Li Ding, MD, MPH Biostatistician, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design
Nisa Lam Nisa Lam, BA Project Specialist
Trevor Pickering Trevor Pickering, PhD Biostatistician, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design
Vanessa Ramos Vanessa Ramos, MPH Statistician I
Choo Phei Wee Choo Phei Wee, MS Biostatistican, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design
Melissa Wilson Melissa L. Wilson, MPH, PhD Curriculum Development, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design
Jeremy Yu Jeremy Yu, MS Biostatistician

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