Abdus S. Wahed is a Professor of Biostatistics and Associate Chair in the Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology at the University of Rochester. His research focuses on developing statistical methods for dynamic treatment regimes (DTRs), particularly in Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trials (SMARTs), and their applications in hepatitis B, cancer, and obesity. He also works on longitudinal data analysis, survival analysis, and causal inference. Key Roles: Associate Chair, Professor of Biostatistics Affiliations: University of Rochester Medical Center His research interests include: Personalized medicine and adaptive treatment strategies Methodologies for analyzing longitudinal and time-to-event data Clinical collaborations in hepatitis B, liver diseases, and cancer treatment Recent work emphasizes statistical innovations in SMART trials, including interim monitoring and sample size adjustments. His collaborations span virology, oncology, and public health, addressing issues like hepatitis B treatment discontinuation and arsenic exposure effects. Awards: No specific awards listed in provided text. Advising & Grants: Active in mentoring graduate students and leading research grants focused on biostatistical methodologies. Collaborates with organizations like the Hepatitis B Research Network and the Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery study. Labs/Teams: Engaged in multidisciplinary teams addressing chronic diseases and statistical trial design.









