Dhrubajyoti Ghosh | Clinical Trials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Dhrubajyoti Ghosh | Clinical Trials | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Research Scholar at Duke University Hospital | United States

Dr. Dhrubajyoti Ghosh is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University. His academic and research trajectory spans advanced statistical methodologies with strong applications in data science, biostatistics, longitudinal analysis, and time series modeling. Dr. Ghosh has contributed to diverse interdisciplinary projects, including Alzheimer’s disease, air quality, stock markets, and social media analytics. He has published in top-tier journals and collaborated on multiple funded projects, combining theory with real-world biomedical and environmental challenges. His work exemplifies a balanced integration of innovative statistical theory, computational tools, and impactful applied research.

Publication Profile 

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Education 

Dr. Ghosh earned his Ph.D. in Statistics from Washington University in St. Louis , where his thesis focused on time series analysis, uncertainty quantification, and applications in data science. He was advised by Professors Soumendra Lahiri and Tucker McElroy. Before that, he completed his M.Stat.  and B.Stat.  from the prestigious Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata. His academic foundation has provided him with a rigorous grounding in statistical theory, methods, and real-world data analytics, enabling his impactful contributions in both academic and interdisciplinary research areas, including clinical trials and predictive modeling.

Experience 

Dr. Ghosh has served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Duke University, collaborating on biostatistical projects under Prof. Sheng Luo. , he held teaching assistant roles at Washington University in St. Louis and North Carolina State University. He also worked as a Research Assistant at the Laboratory for Analytic Sciences. His experience spans statistical software development, teaching undergraduate and graduate statistics, and collaborative research in longitudinal modeling, neurodegenerative diseases, and social media analysis, demonstrating a blend of strong theoretical foundation and practical implementation in applied statistics.

Awards and Honors 

Dr. Ghosh has received multiple recognitions throughout his academic career, including selection for student paper competitions at the International Indian Statistical Association (IISA) Conference. His work has been featured in renowned conferences such as JSM, IISA, LAS Symposium, and SDSS. He has contributed to prominent journals and served as a key collaborator in major interdisciplinary research projects, especially in medical imaging and neurodegenerative disease studies. His publications in high-impact journals, including Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and Statistics in Biopharmaceutical Research, underline his growing reputation as an innovative and impactful researcher in modern statistical applications.

Research Focus 

Dr. Ghosh’s research focuses on advanced statistical methodologies, including time series analysis, non-parametric methods for longitudinal clinical trials, ensemble survival analysis, and predictive modeling using biomarkers. His contributions extend to social media analytics, air quality extremes, and causal inference in neuroscience. He has developed statistical tools for model validation, goodness-of-fit, and has proposed novel testing strategies for clinical applications. His interdisciplinary work involves statistical consulting in medical imaging, Alzheimer’s disease progression, and machine learning integration. His research addresses key methodological gaps in healthcare data science, striving for robust, interpretable, and scalable statistical solutions in public health.

Publication Top Notes

  • THANOS: A Predictive Model of Electoral Campaigns Using Twitter Data and Opinion Polls

  • A Non-Parametric U-Statistic Testing Approach for Multi-Arm Clinical Trials with Multivariate Longitudinal Data

  • Demographic Distribution Matching Between Real World and Virtual Phantom Population

  • XCAT 3.0: A Comprehensive Library of Personalized Digital Twins Derived from CT Scans

  • Penalized FCI for Causal Structure Learning in a Sparse DAG for Biomarker Discovery in Parkinson’s Disease

  • Polyspectral Mean Based Time Series Clustering of Indian Stock Market

Meixian Zhang | Clinical Trials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Meixian Zhang | Clinical Trials | Best Researcher Award

Director at Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province | China

Dr. Meixian Zhang is an Associate Researcher and Master’s Supervisor at Wenzhou Medical University. With a Ph.D. in Public Health, she specializes in clinical epidemiology, evidence-based medicine, and obesity research. Her career is marked by over 35 SCI journal publications and leadership in multiple national and provincial research projects. She is deeply committed to tackling childhood obesity through genetic and dietary studies. With a passion for translational health research and mentoring, Dr. Zhang has earned recognition through innovation, impactful findings, and dedicated academic service. She continues to push boundaries in the fight against obesity-related health risks.

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Education

Dr. Zhang Meixian earned her Ph.D. in Public Health, specializing in childhood obesity and molecular epidemiology. Her academic journey began with a strong foundation in clinical medicine and public health, followed by doctoral research focusing on genetic predisposition to pediatric adiposity. She has been trained extensively in clinical epidemiology, biostatistics, and molecular genetics. Her postgraduate training enabled her to explore multifaceted aspects of obesity-related metabolic disorders and the implementation of evidence-based interventions. The academic rigor and scientific integrity developed during her education continue to guide her ongoing contributions to translational research and public health education.

Experience

With over a decade of research and academic experience, Dr. Zhang currently serves as an Associate Researcher at Wenzhou Medical University. She has supervised graduate students and led numerous scientific projects as principal investigator. Her work bridges molecular epidemiology, public health policy, and clinical research. She’s received major grants from the National Natural Science Youth Fund and Zhejiang provincial programs. She has also contributed to high-impact studies on obesity, SNPs, and weight management. Through editorial appointments and cross-institution collaborations, she continues to expand the reach of her research across China and the global scientific community.

Awards 

Dr. Zhang has received significant recognition for her contributions to medical research. She has been awarded grants from the National Natural Science Youth Fund and the Basic Public Welfare Research Program of Zhejiang Province as a Principal Investigator. Additionally, she has secured two provincial-level medical and science grants and one from the Taizhou Science and Technology Council. Her innovative research has led to two authorized national invention patents and one software copyright. These accolades underscore her scientific excellence and translational impact in obesity and metabolic health, positioning her as a leading figure in evidence-based public health research.

Research Focus 

Dr. Zhang’s research centers on childhood obesity, metabolic syndrome, and genetic susceptibility markers. She investigates the role of leptin, adiponectin, FTO gene variants, and other biomarkers in the development of obesity. Her work bridges molecular epidemiology with clinical nutrition, validating interventions such as intermittent fasting, calorie restriction, and meal replacements. Additionally, she explores single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and their regulatory functions in metabolic pathways. Dr. Zhang’s interdisciplinary approach integrates public health, genomics, and preventive medicine, aiming to deliver targeted health strategies for pediatric populations in China and globally.

Top Publications

Title: Willingness of Older Adults with Chronic Diseases to Receive a Booster Dose of Inactivated Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccine: A Cross-Sectional Study in Taizhou
Year: 2025

Conclusion

Dr. Zhang Meixian’s academic rigor, originality, and focused contributions in combating obesity through evidence-based and genetics-informed approaches position her as an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her ability to translate complex research into meaningful public health solutions, combined with her strong record of funding, publications, and innovation, make her a worthy and impactful recipient of this recognition. With minor strategic advancements, her global influence is poised to grow even further.