Current Students

Nathaniel Maxey is a first-year PhD student in Biostatistics at Indiana University Indianapolis and a master-level statistician (MS Biostatistics, May 2025, New York University). His work focuses on statistical modeling, health equity, and the use of quantitative methods to evaluate public health policies. He has experience in machine learning, electronic health records, and natural language processing, with a commitment to using data science to inform policy and reduce disparities. 

Plamena P. Powla is a first-year PhD student in Biostatistics at Indiana University Indianapolis. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Rochester (‘21) and an M.S. degree in Biostatistics with a concentration in Statistical Bioinformatics from Northwestern University (’22). Her work uses statistical modeling to better understand clinical decision making and improve health outcomes, with a focus on promoting equity in health research.

Taliyah is a first-year PhD student in Biostatistics at Indiana University Indianapolis. She earned a BS degree in Mathematics from Howard University, with a minor in Computer Science. She has worked on research projects related to obesity, diabetes, and dementia. Her current work includes infectious disease research and health equity.