Does our research generalize to and benefit everyone?
This question is especially important in health-related data (and I maintain that pretty much all data are health-related).Â
I believe the best way to ensure representation is at the study design phase. This was inspired by Dr. Kelsey Grinde when I was an undergrad at Macalester. The project was about genetic studies in populations with mixed ancestry (totally different from my work now).
Maybe what I love the most outside of work (besides family and friends)
I am a travel and aviation enthusiast. My favorite airplane model is A330-900.
The arguably craziest thing I have ever done is to fly more than 200,000 miles (223014 miles to be precise, but who is counting) within the US in 2024.
Other facts
I am proudly gay.
I don't know how to bike or swim. (Man, have I not tried to learn :)
My favorite wardrobe choice is aloha shirt/polo shirt + khakis.