Summaira Mubarik

Dr. Summaira Mubarik is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, specializing in pharmaceutical data science and statistics. She holds a PhD in Statistics and is affiliated with the Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy's Department of PharmacoTherapy, Epidemiology and Economy. Her primary roles include teaching courses like Mathematics & Statistics for Pharmacy, Biostatistics, and Pharmacoepidemiology's statistical components.

Education:

• PhD in Statistics (2019–2021), Wuhan University
• MSc in Statistics (2010–2012), Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University
• BSc in Statistics (2007–2009), Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University

Research Interests: Dr. Mubarik focuses on applied statistics and biostatistics, with a particular emphasis on predictive modeling for disease epidemiology and cancer risk. Her work integrates pharmaceutical data science to address global health challenges, including forecasting disease burdens (e.g., vision impairment, COPD, Alzheimer's) and evaluating vaccination/antiviral efficacy. She also explores sociodemographic factors influencing health outcomes in regions like Yemen and BRICS countries.

Publications: Her recent work highlights global health trends, such as macular degeneration projections, COPD distribution analysis, and vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2. She often collaborates on Global Burden of Disease (GBD) studies, examining causes like household air pollution, dietary iron deficiency, and chronic care needs.

Grants & Collaborations: Leads projects on cardiovascular disease prevention using real-world data and asthma treatment dynamics. Collaborates with institutions like Wuhan University and the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology.

Labs/Teams: Part of Chuanhua Yu's research group at the University of Groningen, focusing on pharmacoepidemiology and statistical methodologies.