Assistant Professor
Center of Biostatistics in the Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, NY, United States
Dr. Aritz Irizar is an Assistant Professor at the Center of Biostatistics in the Department of Population Health Science and Policy at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. With over nine years of experience in biomedical research, Dr. Irizar specializes in advanced statistical methodologies including linear mixed models, Bayesian causal inference, and structural equation modeling, along with a diverse array of machine learning techniques on multimodal data. Dr. Irizar has a strong track record of successful collaborations across various clinical conditions, contributing to his expertise with a wide range of data types such as clinical, EEG waveforms, MRI imaging, and molecular data. His significant projects include the characterization of transcriptomic alterations in Multiple Sclerosis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease, genetic studies on Psychosis, and the multi-omic analysis of atopic diseases. These studies often integrate clinical and genome-wide molecular data, underscoring the core of his research focus. Additionally, Dr. Irizar has utilized EEG and MRI data in his work with the Psychosis Endophenotype International Consortium, enhancing his understanding of technical challenges in data integration and clinical application. His recent publications, which delve into transcriptomics and polygenic risk scores in psychiatric and inflammatory conditions, attest to his capability to develop clinically actionable prediction tools.
Disclosure information not submitted.
Sunday, November 3, 2024
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM