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Raphiel Murden is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at Emory University. His research focuses on data integration methods in neuroimaging statistics and functional data analysis applied to health disparities, particularly psychological and social factors linked to cardiovascular disease in Black women. He also contributes to early-career investigator support through the Biostatistical Collaboration core.
Education: BA from Morehouse College, MA from Washington University in St. Louis, PhD from Emory University. Courses taught include BIOS 500 (Statistical Methods I) and BIOS 595 (Applied Practice Experience).
Research interests span statistical modeling of health disparities, longitudinal analysis, and non-communicable diseases. His work emphasizes psychosocial stressors, socioeconomic status, and systemic health inequities, particularly in African American populations. Recent studies explore superwoman schema's impact on mental health, arterial stiffness, and sleep quality in Black women, alongside financial strain's role in cardiovascular outcomes.
Key affiliations include the American Statistical Association (ASA) and the Eastern North American Region (ENAR) of the International Biometric Society. His publications (15 most recent listed) address intersections of social determinants, mental health, and cardiovascular risks, with a focus on marginalized groups.
No scientific awards explicitly listed, though his collaborative contributions to biostatistical methods are noted. Teaching and mentorship are core to his role, supporting students in quantitative skills. His work aligns with Emory’s mission to address health disparities through interdisciplinary approaches.
