NISS Position:
Steering Committee Member, New Researchers Network CommitteeOrganization:
University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)Professional Title:
Assistant Professor, UNMC Department of Biostatistics; Assistant Professor, UNMC Internal Medicine Division of NephrologyPersonal Website:
Personal WebsiteDr. James (Jianghu) Dong is a faculty member in the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). He earned his Ph.D. from Simon Fraser University. Dr. Dong has received multiple accolades for his excellence in teaching and mentorship, including the Distinguished Teaching Award from the ITEACH at UNMC, and the Outstanding Teacher Award from the UNMC Faculty Senate. As a dedicated educator and mentor, he is committed to helping students develop deep insights and practical skills in data science and statistics.
Beyond his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Dong actively contributes to the statistical community. He serves as a reviewer for multiple statistical journals. He regularly organizes conference sessions on statistical methodologies. Additionally, he is a member of the NISS Academic Affiliates Subcommittee, demonstrating his commitment to fostering academic growth and professional development among graduate students and peers.
Dr. Dong’s research focuses on developing novel statistical methodologies to address real-world clinical and public health challenges. His expertise includes clinical trial design, joint dynamic modeling, and functional data analysis. His interdisciplinary research spans various topics in data science and statistics, where he collaborates with experts across disciplines to tackle complex problems.
Through his innovative research, exceptional teaching and mentorship, and active service to the statistical community, Dr. Dong continues to make contributions to statistical sciences and the broader academic community.