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Timothy O'Brien is a Professor and Graduate Program Director of the Applied Statistics program at Loyola University Chicago. He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from North Carolina State University and has conducted postdoctoral research internationally, including at the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (France) and Universität Augsburg (Germany) via the NSF Postdoctoral Research Program. His expertise spans experimental design, generalized linear/nonlinear modeling, and statistical consulting, with a focus on applications in biostatistics, environmental science, and medical research. He has developed global short courses on statistical methods and has served as a consultant for organizations like Partners in Health and the Infectious Disease Institute in Uganda. O’Brien co-led an NSF-funded project on bioinformatics and computational genomics in undergrad research and received Fulbright scholarships for work in Thailand. He has also contributed to over 30 countries’ research initiatives, emphasizing statistical collaboration in diverse global contexts.
Research Interests:
- Optimal experimental design strategies
- Nonlinear and generalized linear modeling
- Statistical consulting methodologies
- Bioinformatics and genomics
- Environmental statistics (e.g., ozone modeling)
- Clinical trial design and medical statistics
Teaching and Awards: O’Brien has won numerous teaching awards and holds visiting professorships internationally. His work bridges statistical theory with practical applications, notably in drug synergy analysis, toxicology, and public health. He also pioneered Loyola’s undergraduate Bioinformatics program, fostering interdisciplinary education in computational biology.
Grants and Collaborations: As co-PI on an NSF grant, he advanced bioinformatics research infrastructure. His technical assistance spans universities and NGOs globally, addressing statistical challenges in fields from virology to environmental monitoring.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with Loyola’s Data Science initiatives and international collaborations, including partnerships with Thai and Ugandan institutions.
