Dr. Deniz Akdemir

Ph.D. Biostatistician & Clinical Data Scientist translating complex data into life-saving insights.

3,590+

Citations

37

Peer-Reviewed Publications

3

CRAN R Packages Developed

About Me

A brief introduction to my professional philosophy and approach.

I am a Ph.D. Biostatistician with a passion for transforming complex clinical and genomic data into clear, actionable strategies. With over 15 years of experience, my work sits at the intersection of statistical theory, machine learning, and clinical application. I thrive on leading interdisciplinary teams to build predictive models and analytical tools that have a tangible impact on patient outcomes. My goal is always to deliver robust, reproducible, and regulatory-compliant science that pushes the boundaries of personalized medicine.

Core Expertise

A visual overview of my technical and scientific skill set.

Career Journey

Tracing my path from academia to industry leadership.

2020 – Present

Senior Clinical Data Scientist

National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP/CIBMTR)

Leading development of ML models for HCT outcomes, influencing decisions for 10,000+ patients and chairing the NMDP Forum.

2017 – 2019

Statistical Consultant

Cornell Statistical Consulting Unit

Provided expert biostatistical consulting to over 100 research groups and led advanced R/SAS training workshops.

2011 – 2017

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Cornell University, Dept. of Plant Breeding & Genetics

Developed foundational genomic prediction methods and authored three globally-adopted R packages.

Education

Ph.D. in Statistics

Bowling Green State University

Specialized in High-Dimensional Data Analysis, laying the groundwork for my career in complex data modeling.

Impact Portfolio

Explore my key contributions to science and software.