Currently, I am working with the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR) at the University of Victoria, where I contribute to research and data analysis projects focused on substance use, mental health, and public health policy. My work involves synthesizing complex datasets, applying advanced statistical methods, and supporting evidence-informed decision-making to address key health and social challenges in Canada.
PhD Successfully Defended on December 16, 2024
Title: "Genomic Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases"
Early Prediction of TB Transmission Clusters in British Columbia:
Objective: Identify high-risk individuals and clusters.
Method: Machine Learning-Based Classification Models.
Potential TB Cases Preventable by Predictive Models:
Objective: Estimate the impact of the predictive model on public health.
Method: Statistical Simulation.
Improving Transmission Reconstruction in TransPhylo:
Objective: Enhance accuracy with time-dependent sampling.
Method: Bayesian Inference.