Drs. Yueh-Yun Chi and John Kairalla, both Research Associate Professors in the Department of Biostatistics, were recognized for their 10 years of service to the University of Florida. The recognition took place at the College of Public Health and Health Professions’ Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon that was held on December 7, 2017 at the Reitz Union building.
Dr. Chi received her Ph.D. in Biostatistics in 2005 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, followed by postdoctoral training in Biostatistics at the University of Washington, Seattle. She came to the University of Florida in 2007 as Assistant Professor with the department of Epidemiology and Health Policy Research of the College of Medicine. In 2010, she joined the department of Biostatistics of the College of Medicine and College of Public Health and Health Professions.
Dr. Kairalla received his Ph.D. in Biostatistics in 2007 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He came to the University of Florida in 2007 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Health Policy Research of the College of Medicine. He joined the Department of Biostatistics in 2010. Dr. Kairalla is also a Senior Statistician for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) clinical trials for the Children’s Oncology Group.
Thank you to Drs. Chi and Kairalla for your dedication to the University of Florida!