statistician

YAN SI

US Permanent Resident

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626-***-**** (mobile) **********@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS

Analytical, detail-oriented professional with experience in research and data analysis. Background in analyzing clinical trial data using Microsoft SigmaStat analysis software programs. Certified SAS programmer. Proven to effectively work well within a team or as an individual. Outstanding communication, organization, and create problem solving skills. Technically proficient in Microsoft Access, Excel, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and SigmaStat, SAS, and SQL. Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (USC), Los Angeles, California

Master of Public Health, in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 2005

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (USC), Los Angeles, California

M.S., in Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2002

CERTIFICATION

SAS Certified Base Programmer Credential, SAS 9, 2008

SAS Certified Advanced Programmer, Expected 2009

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles, California

Data Analysis (SAS & STATA)

Chronic Disease Epidemiology

Design of Clinical Studies

Program Evaluation and Research

HIPAA Privacy Education Program

Ethical Conduct in Biomedical Research

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

SAS

SQL

Microsoft Access

STATA

SAS MACRO

SPSS SigmaStat

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE, California Nov2008 – Apr 2009

Statistician/Researcher

* Prepare analytical datasets from administrative datasets obtained from external sources, perform variety of complex statistical analysis, utilizing SAS and STATA under UNIX environment.

* Perform data checks and validation tests to determine data quality, maintain and track data sets, assure data security, review data for completeness and appropriateness.

* Create data tables, charts and graphs as needed for inclusion in manuscripts and grant proposals.

* Establish working relationships with representatives of various government, academic, or community agencies to ensure access to necessary statistical information and reports.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (USC), Los Angeles, California 2002 – 2008

Research Lab Technician III / Supervisor

* Determine risk of caries in children by analyzing saliva protein for various oligosaccharides.

* Conduct multiple linear regressions to correlate risk factors and explore mathematical models.

* Identify protein and DNA markers for clinical trials; compare DNA methylation levels and p16 expression levels before and after drug treatment.

* Process blood samples, separating serum, plasma, and cell pellets isolating DNA from each component.

* Conduct Phase I to Phase II dental clinical trial study.

* Coordinate recruitment and collection of patient caries information and other health-related data.

* Supervise students and distribute routine responsibilities.

* Manage purchase documentation files, ordering of supplies, and maintain vendor contacts.

* Maintain lab safety through user education and call for removal of toxic materials.

* Supervise research projects; train two volunteers and one graduate student in basic laboratory skills.

PUBLICATIONS

Denny PC, Denny PA, Takashima J, Si Y, Navazesh M, Galligan JA. Saliva Test for Caries Risk

Assessment. J Cal Dent Assoc. (2006), 34(4):287-294

Sondej M, Denny PA, Xie YM, Ramachandran P, Si Y, Takashima J, Shi WY, Wong DT, Loo JA, Denny PC. Glycoprofiling of the Human Salivary Proteome. Clinical Proteomics. (In Press)

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