Juste Goungounga
About Juste Goungounga
Juste Goungounga is a Teaching Assistant with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and a Ph.D. in Clinical Research and Public Health. He specializes in biostatistics and cancer epidemiology, focusing on statistical models for cancer registries and excess hazard modeling in clinical research.
Work at Aix-Marseille University
Currently, Juste Goungounga serves as a Teaching Assistant at Aix-Marseille Université, a position he has held since 2016. His role involves supporting the educational mission of the university, contributing to the academic development of students in the field of biostatistics and public health. Previously, he worked as a Master 2 research trainee at the same institution in 2014 for five months, gaining valuable experience in research methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Juste Goungounga has an extensive educational background in medicine and biostatistics. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Université de Ouagadougou, completing his studies from 2004 to 2012. He then pursued advanced studies at Aix-Marseille Université, obtaining a Master's degree in Quantitative and Econometric Methods for Health Research from 2012 to 2014, followed by a Ph.D. in Clinical Research and Public Health from 2014 to 2018. His expertise includes statistical methods for disease mapping and cancer epidemiology.
Background
Juste Goungounga's academic journey began with a Baccalauréat from collège de Lasalle, where he focused on scientific studies from 2003 to 2004. His foundational education laid the groundwork for his pursuit of a medical degree and subsequent specialization in biostatistics. His professional experience spans various roles, including positions at SESSTIM and Université de Bourgogne, where he developed his skills in biostatistics and clinical research.
Achievements in Research and Methodology
Throughout his career, Juste Goungounga has engaged in significant research activities. He worked as a junior researcher at SESSTIM from 2014 to 2018 and later as a Biostatisticien from 2018 to 2019. His research interests include excess hazard modeling, cluster detection methods, and Bayesian hierarchical modeling. Currently, he applies his expertise as a Methodologist-biostatistician at CHU Dijon Bourgogne, a role he has held since 2022.
Professional Experience in Biostatistics
Juste Goungounga has accumulated diverse professional experience in the field of biostatistics. He worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Université de Bourgogne from 2020 to 2021, focusing on advanced statistical methods in clinical research. His roles have involved developing statistical models for cancer registries and conducting population-based studies and multicenter trials, showcasing his commitment to improving health research methodologies.