Dr. Sara Lodi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sara Lodi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biostatistics at Boston University's School of Public Health. She earned her PhD in Medical Statistics from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in 2009. Dr. Lodi's research emphasizes causal inference methods for observational studies using big data, with specific applications in the realms of clinical trials and public health. Her work includes advancing statistical methods for interpreting data from clinical trials and observational studies to inform public health practices, especially regarding infectious diseases such as HIV, hepatitis C, and tuberculosis, as well as issues related to substance use disorders. She leads collaborative research projects and has published extensively in international journals, contributing to large international cohorts. Dr. Lodi teaches courses on applied statistics and causal inference in health research, actively engages in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at her university, and mentors a diverse group of students and trainees.

Research Interests

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Doctorate Program
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GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
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Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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