Fei Wan, PhD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Division of Public Health Sciences
Specialties
- Biostatistics
- Causal inference
- Observational studies
- Health service research
Meet Dr. Wan
Dr. Fei Wan is a biostatistician with expertise in qualitative research.
In his research, Dr. Wan has contributed to discussions on propensity score calibration, particularly addressing challenges related to unmeasured confounding in statistical methods. His work emphasizes the limitations of conventional propensity score methods and highlights potential biases in practical applications.
Dr. Wan earned his doctorate in biostatistics from University of Pennsylvania. He also earned a master of science in applied statistics from University of Vermont, a master of science in mathematics from University of Cincinnati, and a master of science in computer science and information technology.
Degrees
Doctorate in Biostatistics
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
2015
Master of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
2009
Master of Science in Mathematics
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
2003
Master of Science in Applied Statistics
University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
2001
Research interests
Dr. Wan is interested in evaluating the current use of the propensity score and the instrumental variable methods in comparing the treatment effectiveness of competing treatment strategies in improving patients’ survival in cancer research. His methodological research area concern the development and application of statistical methods to address the causal inference questions in randomized and non-randomized studies.