Samia H. Lopa

Samia H. Lopa is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology at the University of Rochester. She holds a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh (2014). Her research focuses on clinical trial design, longitudinal data analysis, and survival analysis, with collaborative work in oncology (breast, colorectal, urological cancers) and reproductive health. She has contributed to studies on maternal morbidity, endometrial cancer risk factors, and postoperative outcomes in gynecological surgeries. Dr. Lopa has published extensively on topics ranging from ovarian reserve biology in animal models to healthcare utilization patterns in end-of-life bladder cancer care.

Education: PhD in Biostatistics, University of Pittsburgh (2014).

Research interests emphasize methodological advancements in statistical approaches for clinical studies, particularly in oncology and reproductive health. Her work bridges statistical rigor with translational applications, including latent class analysis for maternal morbidity clusters and biomarker identification for diseases such as lymphangioleiomyomatosis.

Her publications reflect a focus on high-impact areas like electronic health record integration for sleep quality metrics and disparities in endometrial cancer risk among Singaporean populations. Though no formal awards are listed, her prolific publication record highlights her contributions to collaborative interdisciplinary research.

Dr. Lopa advises no listed students but collaborates extensively with clinicians and researchers across disciplines. She is affiliated with the University of Rochester Medical Center, contributing to its mission in translational biostatistics and computational biology research.