Yu-Lun Liu

Dr. Yu-Lun Liu is a researcher at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and the Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, affiliated since 2018. She holds a PhD in Biostatistics from the University of Texas Health Science (2016) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on developing statistical methods to integrate heterogeneous data from biomedical studies, including clinical trials, diagnostic tests, and genetic association studies. Dr. Liu's work emphasizes methodological advancements in meta-analysis frameworks, biomarker discovery, and translational applications in cancer, neurology, and cardiovascular medicine.

Education: PhD in Biostatistics, University of Texas Health Science (2016); Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biostatistics, University of Pennsylvania.

Research Interests: Statistical integration of multi-source data, meta-analysis methodologies, clinical trial design, predictive modeling in neurodevelopmental disorders, and applications of biostatistics in oncology and critical care.

Publications highlight her contributions to neonatal encephalopathy biomarkers, breast cancer treatment efficacy, pediatric critical care outcomes, and vascular intervention analysis. She collaborates across disciplines, addressing gaps in diagnostic accuracy, genetic interactions, and patient-centered outcomes.

Labs/Teams: Active in Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center and multidisciplinary collaborations at UT Southwestern. Engaged in research groups focused on clinical trial optimization and translational biostatistics.