Dr. Mei Yin Polley

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Biography

Dr. Mei-Yin Polley is a Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Chicago, with extensive experience as a cancer clinical trial biostatistician. Her primary research focuses on the design, conduct, and analysis of cancer clinical trials, specifically exploring areas such as biomarker reproducibility, prognostic modeling, and innovative statistical methods in early-phase clinical trial designs. Dr. Polley has held numerous prestigious positions, including serving as the Head of the Statistics Division at NRG Oncology and the Lead Statistician for the Brain Tumor Committee. Her work has contributed significantly to national clinical trials, particularly under the National Cancer Institute's network. Dr. Polley's educational background includes a PhD and MS in Biostatistics from Columbia University, along with a Master's in Statistics from Harvard University. Her contributions to cancer research are well recognized, including numerous awards for excellence in clinical research and biostatistics. She actively participates in various scientific committees, leveraging her expertise to influence cancer trial designs and outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Assistant Professor

— Present

Department of Neurosurgery, UCSF • San Francisco, CA

Mathematical Statistician

— Present

Biometric Research Program, National Cancer Institute •

Associate Professor

— Present

Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic •

Awards

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Breast Cancer Specialized Program Research Excellence - Developmental Research Program Award

2018-01-01
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Fraternal Order Eagles Cancer Research Award

2017-01-01
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Distinguished Achievement Award

2012-01-01
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Award for Excellence in Clinical Research

2009-01-01
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REAC Pilot Research Award in Basic Clinical/Translational Sciences

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Joseph L. Fleiss Memorial Prize in Biostatistics

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
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Required:26
Reading
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Writing
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IELTS
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Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy