Sarah Perry

Sarah Perry is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health at Simmons University. She also works as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Biostatistical Consulting Center of the University of Iowa, providing statistical support to investigators across health science research phases. Her expertise bridges statistical methodology and environmental health research.

• Education: PhD Candidate in Biostatistics, University of Iowa College of Public Health
• MS in Biostatistics, University of Iowa College of Public Health
• BA in Mathematics and Chinese, Grinnell College

Perry’s research focuses on developing alternatives to traditional distributional models for mediation analysis in health sciences. She has contributed to addressing environmental health challenges across urban-rural continua, particularly in Rural America, through lab experiments, exposure studies, and statistical analysis for theses, grants, and manuscripts. Her work emphasizes accessible statistical education and collaboration.

At Simmons University, Perry serves as a Course Designer and Faculty Lead for Biostatistics, ensuring statistical expertise is approachable for students and collaborators regardless of their prior background. She has been affiliated with the Environmental Health Sciences Research Center (EHSRC) at the University of Iowa since 2008.