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Rory Wolfe is a Professor and the Statistical Director at the Monash University Clinical Trials Centre, Monash University, where he has been a biostatistician since 2000. He also leads the Australian Trials Methodology Research Network and is a member of the Statistical Society of Australia.
Education:
- PhD in Applied Statistics, University of Southampton (UK)
- Postdoctoral Research in Statistical Methodology for Longitudinal Studies
His research interests center on biostatistics and statistical methodology applied to health research, with a focus on clinical trials, longitudinal studies, cohort studies, and risk prediction models. He has made significant contributions to aging research through his role as Principal Investigator (co-lead with Prof Joanne Ryan) in the ASPREE study, a major international cohort study on aspirin use and healthy aging. His methodological work supports public health and epidemiological research across diverse domains.
The most recent publications highlight a strong trend in aging, cognitive decline, dementia, and cardiometabolic health, with applications in neurology, nephrology, and nutrition. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals such as Neurology, JAMA Network Open, and Kidney International Reports, utilizing advanced statistical modeling on large cohort datasets.
Scientific Awards:
- Australian Rheumatology Association, Annual Scientific Meeting, Best Clinical Paper Award (2023)
Rory Wolfe has been actively involved in numerous research grants and collaborative projects, including NHMRC-funded initiatives like Better health through better trials, which aims to innovate clinical trial methodology. He has served as a Chief Investigator in major projects related to heart disease, mitochondrial donation, melanoma detection, and rheumatoid arthritis. He also contributes to postgraduate education via the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia and Monash University. He is affiliated with the Victorian Centre for Biostatistics (VicBiostat), where he has served on the management committee for over a decade.
Laboratories and Research Networks: He leads statistical operations at the Monash University Clinical Trials Centre and is central to the Australian Trials Methodology Research Network, fostering national collaboration in trial design and analysis.
