Emily Griffith

Emily Griffith serves as Associate Department Head and Professor in the Department of Statistics at North Carolina State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from NC State (2008) and focuses on statistical consulting, spatial statistics, and veterinary biomechanics. Her research bridges academic collaboration, animal health analytics, and educational methodologies.

• Affiliations: Department of Statistics, NC State University

Research interests include developing diagnostic tools for aging companion animals, studying musculoskeletal development in porcine models, and evaluating non-cognitive factors in statistics education. She has pioneered sleep assessment questionnaires for dogs and investigated senolytic therapies for canine cognitive dysfunction.

Her 2020-2024 publications span clinical trials for animal anxiety treatments, biomechanical studies of ligament injuries, and methodological advancements in statistical collaboration units. She actively contributes to academic infrastructure through consulting frameworks and interdisciplinary research support.

• Key Roles: Administration Faculty, Department Leadership

Grants and advisory work focus on veterinary health metrics and educational program evaluations. She collaborates with veterinary institutions to improve clinical outcomes through statistical methodologies.