Jiangang Liao

Jiangang "Jason" Liao is a Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at Pennsylvania State University, with affiliations including the Penn State Cancer Institute and the Penn State Center for Research on Tobacco and Health. His roles include leading the Biostatistics and Data Management Core and serving as Principal Investigator (PI) on multiple research projects funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the National Cancer Institute.

His research focuses on Biostatistics, Public Health, and Oncology, with an emphasis on tobacco product composition, nicotine content, and their impacts on health. Key areas include statistical methodologies, cancer prevention, metabolic disorders, and health disparities. Recent articles highlight advancements in statistical confidence intervals, cancer biomarkers, migraine treatments, and adolescent metabolic health.

Liao has received three Outstanding Collaborative Research Team awards for his contributions to interdisciplinary projects. He leads grants totaling over $[unspecified] in funding, addressing tobacco regulatory science and clinical trial design. His work is integral to Penn State’s Cancer Institute and Next-Generation Therapies initiatives, with a focus on translational research and public health outcomes.