TINGTING LU
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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, 2009
Minor in Statistics,
University of California, Los Angeles, CA
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
• Proficiency in statistical programming, especially in SAS and R.
• Familiar with languages such as, SQL, Python/Perl, Matlab, SPSS, STATA, LaTex.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Efficiency in operating within Unix/Linux environment.
• Goal oriented, independent, disciplined, highly organized, as well as creative.
• Strong attention to detail, thrive on problem solving, focused on productivity.
• Knowledgeable of clinical research regulatory requirements.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Biostatistics, 2012
Department of Biostatistics
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, 2009
Minor in Statistics,
University of California, Los Angeles, CA
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Biostatistician June 2015- Present
Emmes Corporation (Rockville, MD) - CRO
Contribute to protocol development and review CRFs for a phase I & II clinical trials study sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense.
Prepare statistical analysis plans and write processing documents for various statistical procedures.
Communicate with investigator, data manager, subject matter experts and protocol staffs to determine timeline and address requests and issues arise.
Perform statistical analysis and quality checks with statistical team members (SAS, R).
Develop, write and present deliverables including interpretation of results, reports summarizing findings for publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Provide guidance and mentorship to new staff members.
Research Area Specialist - Biostatistics Sep 2014- May 2015 Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience Institute, UM School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI
Develop and carryout statistical analysis plans of large-scale longitudinal genomic and biomarker studies of major depression and related psychological traits (SAS, R)
Communicate with data manager, investigators and team leader to address issues arise.
Provide literature review and methodological research.
Perform analysis of genome-wide association study (GWAS) and epigenetic data in a study of medical internship as a model of stress (SAS, R, Python, Unix/Linux).
Provide training and guidance to new members to the team.
Graduate Student Research Assistant - Biostatistics Sep 2012- Sep 2014 Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Support faculties in clinical trial phase III like research on neurobiological mechanisms underlying the regulation of stress responses in various cohorts.
Perform data analysis, imaging analysis and statistical modeling (SAS, R, MatLab, C/C
Assist staff members in writing scientific paper and grant proposal.
Create and manage database for various ongoing research studies at the institute. (Access, SQL).
Health Care Analytic Consultant June 2011- May 2012 Thomson Reuters Health Care (now TRUVEN Health Care Analytics) Ann Arbor, MI
Assist in Design and implementation of healthcare research studies to address issues on the costs and quality of healthcare.
Prepare and review client deliverables including interpretation of results, reports, technical memoranda, posters, presentations, and manuscripts;
Assist with other markets projects including investor targeting and investor perception studies. STATISTICAL TRAINING
TRAINING
Linear Regression Models
Generalized Linear Models ANOVA
and Linear Mixed Models
Bayesian Methods/Modeling Statistical
Modeling in Human Genetics
Longitudinal Data Analysis Survival
Analysis Stochastic Modeling
Experimental Design
Clinical Trials
Multivariate Analysis (PCA, ICA)
Nonparametric
Categorical
Analysis Spatial Statistics
Probability & Distribution Theory
Advanced Statistical Theory
PUBLICATION
Neuropsychopharmacology. 2013 March
Personality Trait Predictors of Placebo Analgesia and Neurobiological Correlates Marta Peciha,M.D.,Ph.D., Hamdan Azhar,Ph.D., Tiffany M. Love,Ph.D., Tingting Lu, M.S., Christian S. Stohler,M.D., Jon-Kar Zubieta,M.D.,Ph.D.
SUPPORTED PROJECTS
Stress and Reproductive Hormones in Depression (NIMH 5R01MH050030-12)
Neurochemistry of Opiate Abuse Risk in Chronic Pain (NIDA 5R01DA022520-05)
Interaction of Smoking and Chronic Pain at Neurochemical and Phenotypic Levels (NIDA 5R01DA027494-03)
Brain Injury and Mechanisms of Action of Hyperbaric Oxygen for Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (BIMA)
ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIP
American Statistical Association.
ENAR International Biometric Society