Kirk Easley

Kirk Easley is a Research Professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in statistical applications in clinical research, including clinical trials, cohort studies, and data coordination for HIV/AIDS, pediatrics, autoimmune diseases, and renal transplantation. He currently serves as the Director of the Data Coordinating Center for multiple NIH-funded studies.

Easley holds an MApStat and MS in Biostatistics from Louisiana State University. He teaches BIOS 745R: Biostatistical Consulting and collaborates extensively with medical investigators across disciplines. His research focuses on statistical methodologies for clinical studies, with a strong emphasis on public health applications.

Notable affiliations include leadership roles in NIH grants such as P01-HL086773 and U01-AI138909. His work bridges biostatistical rigor with real-world clinical challenges, particularly in HIV/AIDS and infectious disease research.

Key contributions include:

• Development of statistical frameworks for longitudinal clinical trials
• Data coordination for major studies in autoimmune and transplant medicine
• Publications on HIV virology, bone health in chronic diseases, and transfusion medicine

Current projects explore precision medicine in sepsis resuscitation (PRECISE trial) and pediatric nutritional interventions in cystic fibrosis.