Charity G. Moore Patterson

Charity G. Moore Patterson is a Professor and the founding Director of the SHRS Data Center at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. She is affiliated with the Department of Physical Therapy and leads major biostatistical and data coordination efforts in rehabilitation research. Her work is supported by the National Institutes of Health, PCORI, and the Department of Defense.

Education:

• PhD in Biostatistics, University of South Carolina
• MSPH in Biostatistics, University of South Carolina
• BS in Mathematics and Statistics, Eastern Kentucky University

Dr. Patterson’s research focuses on biostatistics, clinical trials, and data coordination for exercise, rehabilitation, and physical therapy studies. Her work emphasizes rigorous trial design, longitudinal data analysis, and translational applications in musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. She has contributed extensively to studies on low back pain, Parkinson’s disease, stroke recovery, and health disparities.

Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in multicenter clinical trials, pragmatic study designs, and data harmonization, particularly in pain and neurorehabilitation. She frequently employs cluster-randomized, stepped-wedge, and randomized crossover designs, with a focus on real-world outcomes and healthcare utilization.

Dr. Patterson serves as a reviewer for leading scientific journals and national funding agencies, contributing to the advancement of methodological standards in rehabilitation research.

Advising and Grants:

• Mentors research teams and collaborates on federally funded projects.
• Principal and co-investigator on NIH, PCORI, and DoD grants focused on low back pain, vestibular recovery, and data science in rehabilitation.

Labs and Teams: She leads the SHRS Data Center, a hub for biostatistical support, data management, and research coordination across interdisciplinary projects within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.