Christine Bailey, Mph
About Christine Bailey, Mph
Christine Bailey, MPH, is a Data Scientist with a Master's degree in Biostatistics from The University of Texas Medical Branch. She has extensive experience in data analysis and research support, currently working at Castle Biosciences, Inc. after previous roles in epidemiology and data analysis.
Current Role at Castle Biosciences
Christine Bailey serves as a Data Scientist at Castle Biosciences, Inc. since 2023. In this role, she collaborates with research and development scientists, medical writers, and study associates to produce quality manuscripts that support various research initiatives. Her work involves employing advanced statistical techniques and programming skills to analyze data effectively.
Previous Experience at Castle Biosciences
Prior to her current position, Christine held multiple roles at Castle Biosciences, Inc. She worked as a Data Analyst from 2020 to 2021 and then advanced to the position of Senior Data Analyst from 2021 to 2023. In these roles, she focused on data analysis and contributed to research projects, enhancing the company's data-driven decision-making processes.
Education and Expertise
Christine Bailey earned her Master's degree in Biostatistics from The University of Texas Medical Branch, studying from 2017 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Houston Christian University, obtained from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in data science and biostatistics.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Christine is proficient in a variety of programming languages, including R, SQL, Python, Bash, Markdown, HTML, CSS, and some JQuery/JavaScript. She utilizes survival analysis techniques, such as Kaplan-Meier and Cox proportional hazards, to analyze data relevant to the prognostic nature of products. Additionally, she develops code to automate repetitive tasks and manages research data using an ETL SQLAlchemy framework.
Professional Background at Dow
Before joining Castle Biosciences, Christine worked at Dow as an Epidemiology Study Manager and Data Analyst from 2019 to 2020. During her time at Dow, she managed epidemiological studies and performed data analysis, contributing to the company's research efforts in Midland, Michigan.