Ashley Petersen

Ashley Petersen is an Associate Professor in the Division of Biostatistics and Health Data Science at the University of Minnesota. She is a member of the Masonic Cancer Center (MCC) and focuses on collaborative research with investigators there, alongside teaching biostatistics to students within the School of Public Health.

• PhD in Biostatistics from the University of Washington (2016)
• BA in Mathematics with a statistics concentration from St. Olaf College (2011)

Her methodological research involves statistical learning techniques, particularly sparse regression for high-dimensional data. She also developed methods for analyzing calcium imaging data during a postdoctoral appointment at the University of Washington. Her applied work includes experience at the UW Clinical Trial Center for the Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium and consulting projects.

Mentoring graduate and professional students in collaborative health research is a key aspect of her academic role. While no specific scientific awards are mentioned, her affiliations and research contributions highlight her expertise in biostatistical methodologies and their application to health sciences.