Xiang Xiao
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Statistical Analyst with expertise in SAS and R, specializing in clinical epidemiology and public health research. Proficient in cleaning and analyzing large-scale clinical and survey datasets, with a focus on automating workflows using SAS Macros. Experienced in generating baseline tables and conducting regression modeling to evaluate health outcomes. Capable of transforming complex health data into actionable insights for informed decision-making and program evaluation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Department of Medicine
Edmonton, AB
09.2021 - Current
- Managed and analyzed clinical catheterization data for 107,641 patients across Alberta by integrating hospital and administrative databases using SAS; performed data cleaning, cohort restriction, and linkage for real-world outcome studies.
- Created automated SAS Macros to generate baseline characteristics tables and summary statistics, streamlining reporting and reducing processing time.
- Conducted logistic regression modeling in SAS and RStudio to assess sex differences in the association between BMI and health outcomes, ensuring model interpretability and clinical relevance.
- Analyzed cross-sectional survey data from 6,330 participants across 10 CDC sites in China to identify determinants of multimorbidity, using multivariable regression and stratified analysis in SAS.
- Designed and implemented data validation protocols and random sampling techniques to ensure data quality and representativeness during community health surveys.
SAS Instructor
School of Public Health
Edmonton, AB
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Conducted a two-day SAS workshop for 100 Public Health students, receiving positive feedback.
- Developed comprehensive slides and learning objectives, addressing all student inquiries.
- Collaborated with a team of two to manage workshop logistics and school communication.
- Facilitated connections for MPH students to secure positions needing SAS expertise.
Epidemiologist
Shaanxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Xi’an, China
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Integrated and cleaned survey data samples of 6330 subjects collected from 10 local CDC offices in Shaanxi province.
- Used RStudio to recode data and built a logistic regression model by purposeful selection methods to investigate the sex differences in the effect of BMI.
Education
Bachelor of Science - The Department of Biology
Mount Allison University
Sackville, NB01.2017
Doctor of Philosophy - Epidemiology, School of Public Health
University of Alberta
Edmonton, ABMaster of Science - Epidemiology, School of Public Health
University of Alberta
Edmonton, ABSkills
- SAS, Stata, R, and Python proficiency
- Statistical modeling
- Research design
- Problem solving
- Epidemiological research
- Data visualization
Certification
- Advanced Programmer & Base Programmer for SAS
- Graduate Level Teaching Level 1,2&3
Accomplishments
- Cote biomedical research studentship, CVRI (21,000 CAD) 2024
- Oral presentation, Third Place, 7th Heart in Diabetes Conference (100 USD) 2023
- Travel Grant, CIHR-ICRH (1,500 CAD) 2023
- Travel Grant, GSA (500 CAD) 2023
- Best Group Health Promotion, ShiJiaXinCheng Neighborhood Community 2017
- Entrance scholarships (1,500 CAD) 2013
Languages
English (Fluent), Mandarin (Native), Japanese (Intermediate)
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Department of Medicine
09.2021 - Current
SAS Instructor
School of Public Health
01.2019 - 01.2023
Epidemiologist
Shaanxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - The Department of Biology
Mount Allison University
Doctor of Philosophy - Epidemiology, School of Public Health
University of Alberta
Master of Science - Epidemiology, School of Public Health
University of Alberta
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