Alla Sikorskii

Alla Sikorskii is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Michigan State University. Her research focuses on patient-reported outcomes, symptom management, and intervention design for individuals with cancer and chronic conditions, with a particular emphasis on caregiver dyad dynamics and adaptive clinical trial methodologies. She earned an M.S. in Mathematics from Kiev University and a Ph.D. in Statistics at MSU.

Her work spans methodological innovations in sequential multiple assignment randomized trials (SMART) to improve supportive care for cancer survivors and their caregivers. Key research areas include symptom measurement, interdependent psychological distress, and optimizing healthcare utilization through evidence-based interventions. She has led studies on HIV-exposed children's neurodevelopment, caregiver burden mitigation, and the obesity paradox in colorectal cancer.

Recent projects include a longitudinal study of fatty acid impacts on executive function in HIV-affected Ugandan youth and a cluster-randomized trial evaluating visual navigation aids in long-term care settings. Her work frequently integrates statistical rigor with interdisciplinary collaboration, addressing global health disparities through community-engaged approaches.

Notable contributions include advancing adaptive intervention frameworks and demonstrating how symptom management reduces unscheduled healthcare visits. Current efforts focus on sustaining scalable interventions and evaluating the efficacy of complementary therapies such as reflexology and compassion training in oncology care.

Dr. Sikorskii collaborates across disciplines to translate statistical methodologies into actionable clinical practices, with a focus on sustainable health equity solutions.