Richard Charnigo

Dr. Richard Charnigo is a Professor of Biostatistics at the University of Kentucky's College of Public Health, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Statistics (College of Arts and Sciences). He holds a PhD in Statistics from Case Western Reserve University (2003), alongside an MS (1999) and BS (1997). His primary research focuses on statistical methodology, including nonparametric regression and mixture modeling, with applications in cardiovascular health, Alzheimer’s disease, and nephrology. He has been actively involved in over 70 grants and projects, such as the NIH-funded Functional and Genomic Signatures of Escalated Fentanyl Use (2021–2025). Dr. Charnigo is a recipient of the University Research Professor award (2014) and has published extensively in high-impact journals. He also contributes to institutional roles, including membership in the Center for Computational Sciences and Neuroscience Research Priority Area.

• Education: PhD in Statistics, Case Western Reserve University (2003)
• Research Interests: Statistical theory/methodology, cardiovascular studies, Alzheimer’s biomarkers.

His grants include projects on drug escalation mechanisms, atherosclerosis, and diabetes outcomes. He emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, demonstrated through contributions to the American Heart Association and NIH initiatives.