Dr. Shira Dunsiger

Associate Professor

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Biography

Shira Dunsiger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Brown University. Her research focuses on devising advanced statistical methodologies to analyze data in behavioral medicine, particularly regarding smoking cessation, physical activity, and mood disorders. Dunsiger has spent a significant portion of her career as a Research Scientist at Miriam Hospital's Center for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, where she honed her expertise in handling complex data and psychological assessments. She received her PhD in Biostatistics from Brown University and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cardiovascular Behavioral Medicine. In her role, she also serves as the Associate Director of the SQuAD Research Core, which emphasizes data analytics and qualitative research strategies within the School of Public Health. Dunsiger's expansive research interests include big data analytics and statistical mediation, encompassing multiple funded projects that address crucial health interventions for at-risk populations, particularly adolescents and cancer survivors. Her teaching portfolio includes courses in biostatistics and applied regression analysis, reflecting her commitment to educating the next generation of public health professionals and statisticians.

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Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Associate Professor in the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, focusing on health promotion and health equity.

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics