Sejong Bae

Dr. Sejong Bae is Professor and inaugural Chair of the Department of Biostatistics, Data Science, and Epidemiology at Augusta University's School of Public Health. He previously served as a professor at UAB Heersink School of Medicine and led their Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Group for O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center.

• Education: Ph.D. in Biostatistics (University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1999), MS in Statistics (University of Georgia, 1993), BS in Computer Science (University of Georgia, 1990)

Research Interests: His work focuses on

• Cancer biostatistics and molecular residual disease modeling
• Cardiovascular disease risk stratification across racial groups
• Health equity and disparities in chronic disease outcomes
• Design and analysis of clinical trials
• Advanced statistical methods for population-based studies

Publications & Research Trends: Recent articles demonstrate expertise in pan-RAS inhibition for pancreatic cancer, pandemic-related behavioral shifts in cancer prevention, MRD-guided adjuvant therapies for RCC, cytokine-driven chemotherapy resistance mechanisms in colon cancer, and racial disparities in cardiovascular disease incidence. These works span translational oncology, public health epidemiology, and biostatistical methodology.

Service & Leadership: Dr. Bae has participated in over 100 scientific review panels for NIH, DOD, VA, and PCORI. He serves as member/chair for multiple data and safety monitoring boards (DSMBs/DSMCs/OSMBs), maintaining active roles in clinical trial oversight and methodological innovation.