Kevin O’Brien

Kevin O’Brien is a Professor in the Department of Biostatistics at East Carolina University (ECU), within the School of Allied Health and Social Professions. He has held key roles, including Program Director for Biostatistics and Epidemiology Research, Chair of the Department of Biostatistics, and Associate Dean for the College of Allied Health Sciences. He earned a BA in Psychology/Mathematics from the University of Rhode Island, an MA in Demography/Sociology from Georgetown University, and a PhD in Biostatistics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

His research focuses on statistical applications in health sciences, including developmental disabilities, radio-sensitivity prevention, metabolic syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes, and predictive models for falls using somatosensory measurements. He teaches courses such as Biostatistics for Health Professionals, Applied Multivariate Statistical Methods, and Survival Analysis.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided text. His professional contributions include curriculum development and leadership in establishing the Department of Biostatistics at ECU. He is affiliated with various academic programs, including the MPH and DrPH in Public Health.