معرفی
Dr. Theo Niyonsenga is an Associate Professor of Biostatistics at the University of Canberra's Faculty of Health, affiliated with the Health Research Institute (HRI) and the Centre for Research and Action in Population Health (CeRAPH). He holds adjunct roles at the University of South Australia and has prior experience at institutions like Florida International University and the University of Saskatchewan. His expertise spans biostatistics, spatial epidemiology, and multivariate data analysis, with a focus on cardiovascular disease, HIV/AIDS, and substance abuse research.
Education:
- PhD in Mathematical Statistics, University of Montreal (1991)
- MSc in Mathematical Statistics, University of Montreal (1985)
- BSc in Mathematics, Physics & Engineering, National University of Rwanda (1982)
Research Interests: Dr. Niyonsenga specializes in statistical methodologies including spatial statistics, hierarchical models, and structural equation modeling. His work addresses cardiovascular risk factors, geographic disparities in healthcare access, HIV/AIDS survival disparities, and the intergenerational transmission of substance use. Recent projects include evaluating interventions for veterans' mental health and optimizing physical activity thresholds for heart disease prevention.
Collaborations & Projects:
- Leading studies on knee osteoarthritis triage and cardiovascular rehabilitation strategies (2022–2025)
- Piloting clinical implementation strategies for cardiac rehabilitation (2025–2027)
- Assessing physical activity metrics in heart disease populations (2023)
Labs/Teams: Active in multidisciplinary teams at the HRI, focusing on translational research linking statistical methods to public health outcomes. Collaborates globally on projects addressing mental health inequities and chronic disease management.
