This month, we spotlight Bilal Shaikh, a research biostatistician at Weill Cornell Medicine. He answered the following questions, so we could get to know him better:
How did you become interested in statistics and/or data science?
My interest grew naturally from my background in pharmacy and pharmaceutical product management. Early in my career, I saw how clinical trial data and market analytics directly affected patient care and strategic decisions. I wanted to move beyond just using these insights to actively generate them. This led me to pursue a master’s in health policy and economics at Cornell University, where I acquired skillsets in advanced statistical modeling, data curation, and predictive analytics.
What do you consider your dream job?
I want to lead multidisciplinary teams that bridge the gap between complex real-world healthcare datasets and actionable public health policy to drive strategic decision-making in healthcare institutions.
What do you hope understanding statistics and/or data science helps you accomplish?
I hope to publish impactful, actionable public health research that optimizes treatments for complex diseases like cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions.
Is there a particular group of statisticians you would like to reach out to you?
As an active ASA member, I would love to connect with members of the Section on Statistics in Epidemiology and the Section on Medical Devices and Diagnostics. I am also keen to collaborate with researchers in the Health Policy Statistics Section to discuss Medicare and Medicaid integration and real-world evidence.
What is your favorite hobby?
I love to cook and travel!
What is something you would like people to know about you that we haven’t asked?
Having started as a licensed pharmacist, transitioned into pharmaceutical marketing, managed cross-functional sales forces, and now working as an academic research biostatistician, I understand the entire lifecycle of therapy from lab bench to commercial market to patient outcomes.
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