Nancy R. Temkin

Nancy R. Temkin is a Professor in the Departments of Biostatistics and Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington, with an adjunct appointment in Rehabilitation Medicine. Her research focuses on outcome assessments for neurosurgical diseases, particularly traumatic brain injury (TBI). She leads NIH- and DOD-funded studies evaluating TBI management protocols and recovery processes. Dr. Temkin holds expertise in clinical trials, epidemiology, and survival analysis.

Education: BA in Mathematics (University of Connecticut), MS and PhD in Statistics (University of Connecticut and SUNY Buffalo).

Research interests include TBI epidemiology, statistical consulting, and advancing evidence-based treatments for neurological conditions. She is Principal Investigator (PI) of landmark studies on anticonvulsant use in TBI. Grants and funding from federal agencies support her work on TBI management and outcomes.