Felipe A. Medeiros

Professor of Ophthalmology

Biography: Dr. Medeiros is the medical director of the Biostatistics Center and provides strategic and academic leadership to support the design and analysis of research projects, clinical trials, and other initiatives at Bascom Palmer. He leads a team of biostatisticians who are committed to ensuring the highest quality and validity of Bascom Palmer’s research findings. Dr. Medeiros...
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Robert O’Brien, Ph.D.

Scientist

Dr. O’Brien joined the Biostatics Center in 2023. He earned his M.S. in statistics from the University of California in San Diego in 2008 and his Ph.D. in biostatistics from the University of Miami in 2018. He has been working as a biostatistician since 2008 and his experience as a biostatistician encompasses the design and analysis of clinical trials, protocol and grant development, sample size calculations, statistical consultation, data analysis, manuscript writing, peer review, modeling, and methodological development. He has a broad knowledge of statistics/biostatistics, encompassing both classical and modern methods, and is proficient in statistical computing using both SAS and R. 

Jiangtao Luo, Ph.D.

Scientist

Dr. Luo joined Bascom Palmer Eye Institute as a biostatistics scientist in 2024. Previously, he held the position of associate professor of biostatistics at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Eastern Virginia Medical School, and the University of Houston. He also served as a study biostatistician for the Children’s Oncology Group and as a biostatistician reviewer for the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs for 19 consecutive cycles. In addition, Dr. Luo has been the lead biostatistician for multiple research projects funded by R01, U grants, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, totaling over 40 million dollars in research support. He has published more than 60 peer-reviewed papers and has collaborated with scientists and researchers across a wide range of disciplines. His current research focuses on using modern biostatistics and data science techniques to address challenges in eye healthcare. Dr. Luo earned a joint doctoral degree in mathematics and statistics from the University of Florida in 2009 and completed his postdoctoral training at Penn State Medical Center in 2010. He also holds master’s degrees in statistics and mathematics from the University of Florida.

Laura Huertas, M.P.H.

Biostatistician

Lomas Persad, Ph.D.

Associate Scientist

Luz Ajuria

Research Assistant