Jijia Wang

Dr. Jijia Wang is an Assistant Professor at the UT Southwestern School of Health Professions Education, specializing in the Department of Applied Clinical Research. She holds a Ph.D. in Biostatistics from Southern Methodist University and advanced degrees in Statistics and Biochemical Engineering. Her research focuses on statistical methodology development for clinical trials.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Biostatistics (2019, Southern Methodist University)
  • M.S. in Statistics (2015, Texas Tech University)
  • M.Eng. in Biochemical Engineering (2011, Northeast Agricultural University)
  • B.S. in Biotechnology (2009, Northeast Agricultural University)

Her research interests involve statistical methodology development for clinical trials, including power analysis, experimental design, and sample size determination for longitudinal studies. She applies Frequentist and Bayesian approaches to handle complex data structures such as clustered outcomes and missing data.

Recent publications highlight her work on stepped wedge cluster trials, longitudinal data analysis, and applications in cardiovascular research. Collaborative studies with clinicians have led to peer-reviewed publications in journals like Statistical Methods in Medical Research and Journal of Clinical Lipidology.