Dr. Alex Dahlen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alex Dahlen is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Biostatistics at NYU School of Global Public Health. His work emphasizes the integration of robust statistical methods in public health research and the development of the next generation of data scientists. With over ten years of experience, his prior roles include serving as a senior statistician in the Quantitative Sciences Unit of the Department of Medicine at Stanford University, where he collaborated with clinical researchers on various studies. Alex has taken on a significant mentoring role, providing hands-on coding support, overseeing analyses, and delivering tutorials on study design and healthy research practices. He earned his PhD in Physics from Princeton University in 2011 and holds a BA in Theoretical Mathematical Physics from Harvard University. His scholarly contributions include numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts and leadership in grant applications as a lead statistician.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

NYU School of Global Public Health • New York, NY

Joined as a faculty member to lead initiatives in the Collaborative Statistical Core.

Senior Statistician

2011-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Worked collaboratively with clinical researchers, contributing to multiple research projects and mentoring junior scientists.

Awards

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Pathology Health Equity Research Award

2023-01-01

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.