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Yan Yuan is a Professor at the University of Alberta's School of Public Health, specializing in the development and application of biostatistical methods within public health and biomedical research. His methodological interests encompass statistical prediction, classification, and the creation of measures to address various health-related issues. His current research is centered on five primary topics: risk prediction in early menopause among childhood cancer survivors; modeling gestational weight gain and fat accretion trajectories; developing performance measures and screening tools for prediction accuracy; rare cancer epidemiology and survivorship in Canada; and health services research associated with breast cancer screening and diagnostic care. Dr. Yuan collaborates with a multidisciplinary team that includes statisticians, cancer epidemiologists, oncologists, and nutrition experts, fostering advancements in these critical areas of study. He is also actively involved in mentoring students at the MSc and PhD levels, offering courses such as Biostatistics II.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management