Ying Kuen Cheung

Dr. Ying Kuen Cheung is a Professor of Biostatistics at the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University. He also holds the administrative title of Vice Dean of Faculty Affairs, demonstrating leadership in academic governance. His research focuses on experimental design and biostatistical methods, particularly in the context of early-phase clinical trials for cancer and stroke treatments.

Education

• PhD in Biostatistics, University of Wisconsin
• BS in Biostatistics, University of Wisconsin

Dr. Cheung contributes to global health initiatives through statistical methodology, serving on the program committee of the Joint Statistical Meeting (2005) as poster chair. His work emphasizes patient safety while optimizing dose range identification in clinical trials, addressing critical public health challenges in aging populations.

Professional Affiliations

• Member, International Biometric Society
• Steering committee member/investigator in Mailman School and Columbia-initiated studies
• Participant in commercially-sponsored clinical trials