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Dr. Abigail Shoben serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biostatistics at The Ohio State University's College of Public Health, where she has been a faculty member since 2010 following completion of her PhD at the University of Washington. Her work uniquely bridges advanced statistical methodology development with high-impact applications in veterinary medicine, public health crises, and health disparity reduction.
Her educational credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Biostatistics, University of Washington (2010)
- MS in Biostatistics, University of Washington (2008)
- M.Ed. in Math, Science, and Technology Education, The Ohio State University (2003)
- Sc.B. in Chemistry, Brown University (2002)
Dr. Shoben's research program focuses on advancing statistical methods for complex clinical trial designs, particularly examining the robustness of group sequential approaches in longitudinal studies and adapting random effects models for cluster randomized trials with overlapping participant groups. She simultaneously investigates statistical challenges in serum vitamin D measurement analysis while applying her expertise to diverse domains including tobacco control, cardiovascular disease, and cancer prevention. Her veterinary public health work stands out for its innovative focus on canine orthopedics and agility sports performance metrics.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals three dominant research strands: 1) Ohio-based opioid epidemic interventions using cluster randomized trials to evaluate naloxone distribution and community programs; 2) Appalachian health disparity initiatives targeting cervical cancer screening access and weight management through HPV self-collection and behavioral interventions; and 3) pioneering veterinary biostatistics research on canine agility performance, injury risk, and orthopedic treatments. Methodologically, her work consistently employs sophisticated longitudinal data analysis and cluster trial designs across these domains.
No scientific awards or honors were documented in the provided source materials.
While specific grant details and student advising information are not mentioned, Dr. Shoben's extensive collaborative publication record indicates active leadership in multiple research projects and likely mentorship of graduate students within the biostatistics program. Her work demonstrates significant engagement with community-based research teams across Ohio.
Dr. Shoben maintains strong interdisciplinary partnerships with The Ohio State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and James Cancer Hospital, while her community-engaged research involves Appalachian health organizations and Ohio public health departments addressing the opioid crisis. This collaborative approach enables translation of statistical innovations into tangible public health solutions.
