The Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) is pleased to announce the latest recipients of CCTS Statistical and Analytic Methods Development support. This competitive program is designed to advance innovative projects that develop, refine, or apply novel statistical and computational techniques to address complex challenges in health research. By fostering methodological innovation, the program aims to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into improved health and healthcare delivery.
This year’s recipients represent a distinguished group of investigators committed to advancing the science of data-driven research. We congratulate:
Dr. Evrim Oral, MS, PhD
Louisiana State University Health Science Center
Dr. Xiaoxiao Zhou, PhD
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Dr. Jingyi Zheng, PhD
Auburn University
Dr. Satwik Acharyya, PhD
University of Alabama at Birmingham
These scholars bring expertise across multiple disciplines, ensuring that the funded work will have broad impact on the design, analysis, and interpretation of studies within the clinical and translational research enterprise and spanning the CCTS Partner Network.
The CCTS remains dedicated to empowering investigators with the tools and methods needed to generate high-quality, actionable evidence. By investing in methodological development, we strengthen the foundation upon which transformative discoveries are built. Subscribe to the CCTS Digest to be notified of the next round of submissions, which will open in early January, 2026.