Laboratories:
- By PI Laboratory:
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- Bashford, Don, PhD
- Chen, Taosheng, PhD, PMP®
- Evans, William E., PharmD
- Fujii, Naoaki, PhD
- Guy, Kip R., PhD
- Kriwacki, Richard W., PhD
- McKinney-Freeman, Shannon, PhD
- Mead, Paul E., PhD
- Mittag, Tanja, PhD
- Pillai, Asha B., MD
- Potter, Philip M., PhD
- Rivas, Fatima, PhD
- Snyder, Scott E., PhD
- Webb, Thomas R., PhD
- Zhang, Jinghui, PhD
Supplemental Data:
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- Ma, Jing, PhD
- Macdonald, Tobey
- Magdaleno, Susan
- Mahfouz, Rami
- Malkin, D.
- Mathew, Rose
- Mathew, Susan
- Mehta, Perdeep K., PhD
- Meyer, J.
- Meyling, H.
- Mikhail, Fady M.
- Miller, Christopher B.
- Mo, Bing
- Morris, Steve
- Mukatira, Suraj, PhD
- Mullighan, Charles, MBBS(Hons), MSc, MD
- Murray, Peter, PhD
- Murti, Gopal, PhD
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Department of Biostatistics: People
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James Boyett, PhD |
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Qi An, MS I joined the Department of Biostatistics at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in August 2010. As a biostatistician, I am privileged to have the opportunity to work collaboratively with researchers in different areas, including acute lymphocytic leukemia, pathology, and bioinformatics, to provide statistical services in hypothesis testing, data analysis, report generation, interpretation and explanation of research findings, as well as participating in the writing of protocols and manuscripts. |
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Velvet Banks, BSBA, MBA I have been at St. Jude since September 2000. My role is to coordinate and provide administrative support to the Department of Biostatistics. I am also involved in the coordination of activities related to protocol and concept development for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium. |
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Catherine A. Billups, MS I joined the Department of Biostatistics at St. Jude in September of 1996. I have been an active collaborator with researchers in various departments and programs at St. Jude, including the Developmental Therapeutics for Solid Malignancies (DTSM) Program of the Cancer Center, Molecular Pharmacology, Surgery, and Hodgkin disease. I also serve as a biostatistician for the Pediatric Preclinical Testing Program (PPTP), an NCI-supported initiative to screen and identify novel therapeutic agents with activity against childhood cancer in solid tumor and leukemia xenograft models. Prior to joining St. Jude, I worked for The Nature Conservancy, a non-profit environmental conservation organization, as a stewardship assistant and as a data manager. |
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Xueyuan Cao, MS, PhD I have a broad research background in Genetics, Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, and Statistics. As a trained molecular biologist, I successfully carried out a few biological projects. As a statistician, I was trained to study the genomic features in whole genomic level as well as analyze traditional biological or clinical data. Since I joined St Jude, I have collaborated with a number of investigators to perform GWA studies and clinical data analyses. My background in biology and statistics allowed me to fulfill the collaboration successfully and efficiently. |
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Emily Carps, MBA I joined St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in 2009 as a Protocol Coordinator in the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium, after having previously worked in neuroanatomy laboratory research and spine clinical research. My responsibilities here include writing and developing protocols, and working with clinical study coordination and monitoring of Phase I and Phase II pharmaceutical trials for CNS tumors. |
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Si Chen, MS After eight years of education and four years of research experience in biological areas, I changed my work field to biostatistics. My solid foundation in biological knowledge gives me advantages in biostatistical research and data procession. In the summer of 2010, I started my statistical Ph.D. research on stochastic model of angiogenesis tumor growth under drug intervention. In October 2010, I became a graduate student intern in St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. My responsibility in St. Jude is to assist faculties and staffs in biostatistical research and biomedical data procession. |
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Nisrine Enyinda, MS I joined ST. Jude, in January 2012, as a graduate intern. My responsibility at St Jude, under the supervision of Dr.Negatu, in software analysis, design and development to support statisticians's research. |
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Tianshu Feng I joined the Department of Biostatistics at St. Jude in November 2011. I collaborate with researchers in various departments and groups at St. Jude, including Diagnostic Imaging, Translational Imaging Research, Infectious Diseases, and Nuclear Medicine. Prior to joining St. Jude, I worked in Department of Health New York State as a Data Analyst/Coordinator. |
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Demba Fofana, MS St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Graduate Intern Biostatistician: working with Dr. Pounds on research project on gene expression, and on AML data analysis with Oncology Department Collaboration (2010-present). I have taught in the following capacities: Graduate Assistant in Mathematics at The University of Memphis (2008-2010); Statistics Teaching Assistant at Cheickh Anta DIOP University, Economy Department (2004-2007); Teaching of initiation to software S-Plus, SPAD, Matlab: application to Data Analysis at Cheickh Anta DIOP University (UCAD); Mathematics teacher at High School (André Peytavin High School) 1997-2000; Teaching Assistant in Probability, Algebra, Statistics, Word Processing, Operating System, UNIX, at Mathematics Department of Gaston Berger University (1998-2004); Teaching Assistant in Algebra at Cheickh Anta Diop Dakar University; Statistics Teacher at Sociology Department (2001-2004); and Teacher in Computer Science (Word Processing, Excel, Operating system) at English and Law Departments (2002 -2004). |
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Cuilan Gao, PhD My research interests focus on nonparametric and robust multivariate analysis, data mining, outlier identification and cluster analysis. I am currently working under the supervision of Dr. Stanley Pounds on genome-wide studies, analysis of SNP microarray data and other collaborative projects with other departments. |
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Qinlei Huang, MS I've been at St. Jude since January 2009. My primary work focuses on Psychology and Epidemiology & Cancer Control. |
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Jie Huang, MS Working at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a rewarding opportunity. It allows me to fully utilize both my rigorous training in Statistics and working experience in biomedical research. At St. Jude, I collaborate with clinical research investigators from various groups, including Infectious Diseases, Radiology and Brain Tumor, helping them to draw valid statistical conclusions from clinical discoveries. |
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Regina Johnson I came to St. Jude from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), from the Department of Human Resources, with over 20 years of service in Administration. During my employment at UTHSC I served on the Employee Relation Committee, Grievance Committee, chaired and coordinated Employee Appreciation Picnic for three year and assisted with coordinated Job Fairs for UTHSC. I was nominated for the Thomas Connell Lichterman Award. This Award is presented annually to a non-exempt employee who demonstrates the high standards and positive characteristics. Upon retiring from UTHSC, April, 2006, I joined St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the Department of Biostatistics, May 8, 2006. In the Department of Biostatistics I provide administrative support for faculty and staff. I organize several meetings in Biostatistics: Biostatistics Journal Club, Protocol Review Committee, Statistical Review Seminar and Oncolology-Biostatistics Journal Club. In addition to organizing meetings, I am a member of the Biostatistics Library Committee, providing support in updating the Biostat Library online system. I am responsible for maintaining the Department Calendar and Intranet Directory for Biostatistics. Since being in the Department of Biostatistics I have also implemented events to promote camaraderie in Biostatistics while serving on the Social Committee and Administrative Staff Committee: Redbird Game Outing for the Department, Tail Gate Potluck Luncheon, Years of Service Recognition Luncheons for Biostat Dept, Biostatistics Cook-off Contests (Administrative Committee), Organized and Compiled Biostatistics International Cookbook. |
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Siminder Kaur, MS I joined St. Jude in August 2011 after having worked as a graduate intern for two years. As a Software and Systems Analyst, my job responsibilities include design, development and maintenance of software applications that support both the Department of Biostatistics and Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (PBTC). |
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Faina Kaznachey, MS 50 years of experience in administrative & financial fields, more than 18 years at St. Jude, started as a temporary employee. I am currently responsible for managing all fiscal aspects of the PBTC grant, associated subcontracts for sites and the NIC, agreements for biology/PK laboratories, industry contracts supporting PBTC trials, coordinating all approved intramural and extramural requests for travel funded by the PBTC grant including receiving and confirming that documentation of expenditures are consistent with SJCRH and PBTC travel policies. I manage financial processes and budgetary planning for the PBTC grant, monitor and track funds supporting the PBTC from federal and nonfederal agencies for various restricted accounts. |
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Derrick King, MSIS I joined St. Jude in November 2011. My job responsibilities include hardware and software maintenance and support for both the Department of Biostatistics and Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (PBTC). |
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Chenghong Li, MS, PhD Recently promoted to Senior Biostatistician, Chenghong has been working in St. Jude's Biostatistics Department since June 2002. As a result of her diligent work, she has been listed as a co-author on over two dozen papers. Benefiting from rigorous education in multi-disciplinary areas and rewarding working experience at St. Jude, she considers it a privilege and joy to be contributing her best to St. Jude's outstanding work of finding cures and saving children. |
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Shayoui Li, PhD |
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Tong Lin, MS, PhD I joined the Department of Biostatistics at St. Jude in September 2011 after graduating from University of Florida. My work here focuses on deciphering the genetic/genomic abnormalities in central nervous system (CNS) tumors by statistical tools. I also participate in early phase clinical trials aiming to develop new agents targeting CNS tumors. |
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Wei Liu, MS, PhD My training is in Statistics, Molecular and Quantitative Genetics, Genomics and Immunology. I have worked on a range of dynamic projects during the past 8 years at St. Jude. My research activities have been in research and data analyses for scientific discoveries in the areas of Leukemia, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacogenetics / Genomics, Pathology, Immunology, and Epidemiology. Computer software SAS, along with R, Splus, among others are my friends in my day-to-day work. |
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Aregahegn S. Negatu, PhD I joined St. Jude in September 2011. As Director – Biostatistics Computing, my job responsibilities include: directing the technical strategy and the design, development, implementation, & maintenance of the information technology infrastructure; development and implementation of system security policies & procedures; management of the computing staff of the Department; serving as a key contact in the intramural and extramural IT related communications of the Department; perform research, planning, coordination and other IT management activities towards the deployment of cutting-edge computing and data center environment that provide effective support for the research and service needs of the Department of Biostatistics, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (PBTC), and other departmental projects. |
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Deqing Pei, MS I joined the department of biostatistics at St.Jude in 2001 after graduating from Iowa State University. I am so grateful that my journey at St. Jude has helped me grow both personally and professionally with support from the wonderful team leaders and the great team members whom I can always count on. I love working at St. Jude, which helps me to see a direct connection between my number-crunching career and the life-saving work at St. Jude. It makes me feel special and privileged to be involved in childhood cancer research to save more children. My ability to fulfill my job responsibilities has been improved through collaborative work with many diligent clinicians and scientists who dedicate themselves to finding cures for children with cancers and other catastrophic diseases. |
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Joyson D. Pekkattil, MD, MBA I joined St. Jude in June 2005 as a Protocol Coordinator for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium. I am engaged in protocol development, database monitoring and management of the Phase I and II clinical trials for the consortium. I assumed the role of PBTC Project Coordinator in 2009. I am proud to be a research worker and a part of St. Jude. |
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Stacye Richardson, MSHS, BSMT I have been at St. Jude since May 1984. My broad background in clinical care is related to my previous positions in the clinical laboratory and as coordinator for the stem cell transplant service. Since joining the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium in June of 2006 my work is focused on the conduct of clinical trials. The responsibilities of our office are related to the oversight of Phase I and II clinical trials. Specifically we ensure compliance with all applicable federal guidelines, monitor the data for our trials, assist Physician-Investigators in the development of protocols for new investigative agents, provide training and support for the CRAs and Physician Investigators at our member sites. My clinical experience and graduate work have afforded me the skills required to understand and apply human subjects protection guidelines within the context of the clinical research organization and active clinical trials. |
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Saundra Saulsberry, MSA Manages ARRA ACTNOW funds in Department of Biostatistics and Material Transfer Agreements for PBTC protocols. Responsible for event planning and contract negotiation for PBTC semi-annual meeting. Provide administrative support for Chair of the department, Dr. James M. Boyett. |
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Lei Shi, MS, PhD I received my Master of Science in Applied statistics and Ph.D in Integrative Bioscience in Pennsylvania State University. I am currently a statistical analyst in Department of Biostatistics. I work on clinical trial data and microarray data. Using the statistical methods developed in department I perform statistical analysis and generate statistical report. |
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Matthew P. Smeltzer, MSTAT I have been at St. Jude since January 2004. My work here has been both challenging and rewarding. During my time here, I have worked with colleagues in many areas of the hospital and now focus most of my time on Hematology and the Sickle Cell Center. |
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Christopher Smith, MS I joined St. Jude in January 2008 as a Protocol Data Coordinator for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium. I have been a Protocol Coordinator since 2009. I am responsible for protocol development, data monitoring and the management of Phase I and II clinical trials. |
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Anusha Sunkara, MS I joined the Department of Biostatistics at St. Jude in November 2011. At St. Jude, I collaborate with clinical research investigators from various groups, including Bone Marrow Transplantation & Cellular Therapy, Nursing Research, Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Infectious Disease, and Clinical nutrition. Prior to joining SJCRH, I worked as Statistician in University of Pennsylvania. Before that, I also worked as Statistician in STATking Clinical Services, a private clinical research organization conducting clinical trials in Fairfield, OH. |
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Tammy E. Vaughn I joined the St. Jude family October 26, 2009. I provide administrative support to faculty of the Department of Biostatistics. I am the administrative coordinator for faculty recruitment, seminar speakers and the Data Safety Monitoring board. Before joining the St. Jude family, I spent 14 years at University of Tennessee Health Science Center. |
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Prasanna K Velamuru, MS Prasanna has been with St. Jude since 2005. He is primarily involved with design, implementation and maintenance of web-based and standalone software applications to support the mission of Dept. of Biostatistics and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (PBTC). |
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Chaitanya Vemulapalli I joined St. Jude in February-2012 as a Graduate intern. My main responsibilities include assisting the members for developing the PBTC application and the Fax Reporting application. My area of interest is Software Engineering. |
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Vidhya Venkatachalam, MS I joined St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in August 2007. My job responsibilities include design, implementation and testing of software applications that support the mission of both the Department of Biostatistics and Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (PBTC). |
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Chong Wang, MA Chong Wang is a statistical analyst who works at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. After getting her Master's degrees in Biostatistics and Psychology, Chong started her career in 2009, focusing on understanding pediatric cancer data that are related with bone marrow transplantation research, infectious disease, and nursing/nutrition/palliative studies. Chong's working responsibilities include retrospective statistical analysis and manuscript/abstract development. |
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Donna R. Williams, MBA I joined St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in April 2004. My role encompasses the management of administrative and financial activities of the department. Also serve as liaison for the department with the Administration of the institution. Before joining St. Jude, I was at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center for 16+ years. There, my role involved grant reporting, budgeting, administration and management. I am a native Memphian and enjoy that we are a city that really experiences the four seasons. |
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Shengjie Wu, MS My main work is to collaborate with investigators in the areas of radiation oncology and psychology. My interest is to interpret data using statistical tools. |
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Nan Zhang, MS I joined the Department of Biostatistics at St. Jude in July 2010. I am currently working on cancer survivors' studies under the supervision of Dr. Kumar in the Cancer Prevention & Control group. I worked as a research assistant at University of Minnesota on Harvard Study of Moods and Cycles about women's first onset of depression at their late reproductive years and also on AIDS treatment related clinical trials. |
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Yinmei Zhou, MS I collaborate with investigators in the areas of acute lymphocytic leukemia(ALL), non-Hodgkin's lymphoma(NHL) , and pharmaceutical science. I am involved in statistical analysis, interpreting and presenting data and analysis results, and protocol design. |
