Fan Zhang

Fan Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, part of the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Their research focuses on biostatistical methods tailored to ITR data, statistical approaches in personalized medicine, causal inference, and systems biology-driven biomarker discovery. They have been actively involved in multiple sponsored projects including Precision Medicine for Inflammation and Health & Aging Brain Study.

Key research interests include developing data-driven methodologies combining statistical analysis, machine learning, and pathway analysis to address diseases like Alzheimer’s. Notable contributions include work on biomarker discovery in breast and pancreatic cancers, proteomic analysis of bone tissues, and the development of bioinformatics tools like HOMER and HPD databases.

Recent projects span from 2020 to 2027, funded by institutions like NIA and the University of Southern California. Their work has been cited over 1,200 times, reflecting significant academic impact. Collaborations emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare challenges, particularly in aging and ethnic disparities in disease outcomes.