EUEmory University · Mathematics & Statistics
Peterson Health Lab
Emily Nancy Peterson · Atlanta, Georgia
Research Focus
Dr. Emily Nancy Peterson's lab focuses on improving public health data accuracy for American Indian and Alaska Native populations through advanced statistical methods. The research seeks to provide better estimates of mortality rates in tribal and rural areas by addressing data collection challenges and misclassification errors. This work aims to empower local health departments with tools and methodologies to monitor health trends effectively.
mortality estimationBayesian modelingAI/AN health datapublic healthdata integration
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop statistical methods to accurately estimate mortality rates in AI/AN populations.
AIM 02Integrate various data sources to improve health indicators reporting.
AIM 03Create educational resources for local health departments on data monitoring methodologies.
AIM 04Analyze trends in opioid mortality rates among distinct AI/AN populations.
AIM 05Address misclassification errors in health statistics to improve data quality.
Skills the Lab Values
Bayesian hierarchical modelingdata analysisspatial mappingdata visualizationstatistical programming in R
Output against the department
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