Guoqing Diao

Dr. Guoqing Diao is a tenured Professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health. Previously, he served at George Mason University for 14 years. He holds a Ph.D. in Biostatistics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His work focuses on developing statistical methodologies for biomedical research, including semiparametric models, precision medicine, survival analysis, and clinical trial design.

Education:

• B.E. in Electronic Engineering and Information Science, University of Science and Technology of China (1998)
• M.S. in Probability and Statistics, University of Science and Technology of China (2001)
• Ph.D. in Biostatistics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2005)

Research Interests: Dr. Diao specializes in advanced statistical techniques for biomedical problems, including longitudinal data analysis, statistical genetics, and diagnostic medicine. He collaborates with researchers in fields like infectious diseases, cancer, and neuro-imaging. His research has been funded by NIH, NSF, and industry partners.

Notable Achievements:

• Fellow of the American Statistical Association (ASA)
• Recipient of the 2023 ASA SPAIG Award for collaborative research
• Associate Editor for Biometrics, Statistics in Biopharmaceutical Research, and others
• Leadership roles in the ASA Lifetime Data Science Section (LiDS) and the International Chinese Statistical Association

Grants & Collaborations: Dr. Diao’s grants support projects on precision medicine, clinical trial design, and high-dimensional data analysis. His collaborative work spans disciplines like ultrasound imaging, disability research, and criminology.

Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles in top journals like Biometrika, Biometrics, and American Journal of Human Genetics. Recent work addresses antibiotic resistance, veteran healthcare outcomes, and biomarker discovery.