Chong Wang

Dr. Chong Wang is a Professor at Iowa State University, holding dual appointments in the Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine and the Department of Statistics. He specializes in Biostatistics, Meta-Analysis, and Disease Surveillance, with a focus on veterinary applications such as livestock disease control and diagnostic test evaluation.

Education: PhD in Statistics (Cornell University, 2006), MS in Statistics (Cornell University, 2004), BS in Statistics and Probability (Peking University, 2001).

Research interests include systematic reviews, machine learning applications in veterinary epidemiology, and statistical methods for animal disease surveillance. His work emphasizes optimizing trial designs and analyzing antimicrobial resistance patterns. He has advised numerous PhD and Master’s students in biostatistics and veterinary science.

Publications span over 150 articles, focusing on network meta-analysis, PRRS virus dynamics, and diagnostic assay validation. Collaborations include studies on porcine epidemic diarrhea virus and swine health management.

Affiliations include leadership roles in statistical methodologies for veterinary research and contributions to grants on disease surveillance and antimicrobial stewardship.