Matthew A. Psioda

Matthew A. Psioda, PhD, is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Biostatistics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Gillings School of Global Public Health. He holds a PhD in Biostatistics from UNC Chapel Hill (2016), and prior degrees in Mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (BS 2000, MS 2006). His research focuses on Bayesian methodologies applied to clinical trial design, including adaptive designs, pragmatic trials, and applications in oncology, cardiovascular disease, and Type II Diabetes. Dr. Psioda has contributed to high-impact studies addressing blood pressure management in stroke survivors and the NIH HEAL Initiative's opioid crisis response. His work emphasizes leveraging historical data to optimize trial outcomes.

Research Highlights:

• Bayesian adaptive trial design innovations
• Integration of historical control data in clinical studies
• Development of model-averaging techniques for basket trials

Awards:

• Barry H. Margolin Dissertation Award (2016)
• FDA ORISE Fellowship (2015-2017)
• Genomics and Cancer Training Grant (2012-2014)

His publications reflect expertise in biosimilars program design, survival analysis with cured populations, and oncology trial frameworks. Dr. Psioda collaborates on translational research bridging statistical theory and clinical practice, with recent emphasis on public health challenges like opioid misuse and chronic disease management.