Dr. Nicholas Mitsakakis

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nicholas Mitsakakis is an Assistant Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, specializing in Biostatistics. He holds a PhD in Biostatistics and a Professional Statistician accreditation from the Statistical Society of Canada. His primary research focuses on health data science, machine learning, and clinical prediction modeling, applying advanced statistical methods to various healthcare challenges. Mitsakakis has contributed significantly to understanding health economics and conducting clinical trials, particularly in pediatric settings. His current research projects include methodologies for determining sample size requirements in machine learning studies and developing machine learning models for clinical risk prediction. He has a strong publication record, with numerous articles addressing pressing issues in health informatics and biostatistics. He works closely with clinical researchers to translate big data insights into practical health interventions. Outside of academia, Mitsakakis actively participates in community outreach initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes for children and adolescents.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Biostatistician Associate Scientist

— Present

Clinical Research Unit, Children’s Hospital Eastern Ontario Research Institute • Ottawa, Canada

Leading biostatistical analysis and collaborating on research projects to improve pediatric health outcomes.

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology