Dr. Kerby Shedden

Professor

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Biography

Kerby Shedden received his PhD in Statistics from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1999 and joined the University of Michigan in the same year. His research interests lie in the fields of genomics and genetics, particularly in how these areas intersect with life sciences when dealing with large complex datasets. He is invested in computational statistics and the development of statistical software. Professor Shedden participates in collaborative research initiatives that focus on biomarker screening for cancer, outcomes related to kidney disease, cell-based screening to understand the behavior of chemical probes within cells, and genetic association analysis pertaining to longitudinal traits.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science