Christiana Drake

Christiana Drake, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of California, Davis. Her research focuses on causal inference, missing data analysis methodologies, and epidemiological applications. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Washington, Seattle. Dr. Drake has contributed extensively to statistical methods in healthcare, with notable work in clinical trial design, chronic disease management, and public health surveillance. Her interdisciplinary research bridges biostatistics, veterinary medicine, and social determinants of health. Recent studies include analyses of physical activity disparities, postoperative complications, and culturally tailored obesity prevention tools for immigrant families. Dr. Drake collaborates across disciplines to address methodological gaps in observational studies and randomized trials.

• Education: Ph.D. in Statistics, University of Washington, Seattle

Her research interests emphasize rigorous statistical frameworks for real-world healthcare challenges, including causal effect estimation in complex datasets and validation of clinical scoring systems for conditions like bovine respiratory disease in calves. She has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles spanning epidemiology, surgery outcomes, and molecular biology. Dr. Drake’s work frequently addresses translational research, aiming to bridge statistical rigor with actionable clinical insights.