Ling Chen

Ling Chen, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Biostatistics and Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. She holds appointments in the Division of Biostatistics and is affiliated with the Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics (I2DB), Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS), and Center for Biostatistics and Data Science (CBDS). Dr. Chen joined the university in September 2009, bringing expertise in statistical methodologies with dual graduate degrees: a PhD in Statistics and MSPH in Biostatistics.

Her research focuses on developing and applying advanced biostatistical methods, particularly:

• Multiple imputation techniques for missing data in survival and longitudinal studies
• Statistical modeling for neuropathy and diabetes research
• Novel clinical trial designs for neurodegenerative disorders
• Orthopedic outcomes research and pain management evaluation

She actively collaborates with clinical investigators across ICTS on study design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

Recent publications (2025) demonstrate strong focus on:

• Orthopedic surgical outcomes and interventions (knee procedures, foot arthritis treatments)
• Innovative clinical trial methodologies for rare diseases
• Pain management interventions using patient-reported outcomes
• Advanced statistical modeling of complex medical data

Her work frequently employs longitudinal analysis and novel endpoint evaluation.