معرفی
Pei Fen Kuan is a Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at Stony Brook University. She holds a Ph.D. in Statistical Genomics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research focuses on developing statistical methodologies for analyzing high-throughput omics data, particularly in genome biology and psychiatric/cancer-related studies. She leads projects on ChIP-Seq, RNA-Seq, and DNA methylation analysis, with significant contributions to the WTC Wellness Program studying trauma-related disorders.
Education: Ph.D. in Statistics (2009), University of Wisconsin-Madison; B.S. (details not specified).
Research interests include computational biology, epigenetics, and integrative omics, with a focus on PTSD, cognitive aging, and melanoma genetics. She has developed R packages like methylGSA and RNAAgeCalc for bioinformatics analysis. Current grants include NIH/NIA and CDC/NIOSH funding for PTSD and aging studies.
Lab involvement: Directs the WTC Wellness Program research team, focusing on gene-environment interactions in responders' health. Collaborates internationally via the InterMEL consortium for melanoma studies.
Teaching: Courses in computational statistics and statistical genomics (details inferred from departmental role).
