معرفی
Edward J. Gracely, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Biostatistics in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Drexel University's School of Public Health. He joined Drexel in 1986 and played a key role in developing the MD-MPH curriculum. Gracely directs the Introduction to Biostatistics course (Golden Apple Award winner, 2011) and mentors master's students annually. He serves on multiple committees including the Executive Committee of the Faculty, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and editorial boards for Pain and Pain Medicine journals.
Education:
- PhD, Quantitative Psychology, Temple University
- MA, Quantitative Psychology, Temple University
- BA, Mathematics, Temple University
Research focuses on biostatistics methodology including multiple comparisons problems, statistics education innovations, ethical philosophy in research, and applied statistical consulting. His interdisciplinary work spans medical education, public health interventions, rehabilitation sciences, and environmental epidemiology.
Publications demonstrate strong methodological focus with recent emphasis on healthcare education outcomes (medical decision-making, palliative care training), public health epidemiology (HIV prevention, environmental toxins), and rehabilitation sciences. Earlier foundational work established contributions to statistical philosophy and research ethics.
Awards & Honors:
- Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence (2011)
- Distinguished Service Award, Section on Teaching Statistics in Health Sciences (2011)
Advising & Service: Mentors graduate students in biostatistics; provides pro bono statistical consulting through Statistics Without Borders; serves as webmaster for American Statistical Association committees; active in curriculum development and institutional governance.
Professional Affiliations: American Statistical Association (Committee on Scientific Freedom and Human Rights), Statistics Without Borders, Section on Teaching Statistics in Health Sciences.
