Dihua Xu
About Dihua Xu
Dihua Xu is an Associate Director of Biostatistics at Wave Life Sciences, with extensive experience in healthcare studies and big data applications. He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics and has worked in various prestigious institutions, including the National Institutes of Health and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Current Role at Wave Life Sciences
Dihua Xu serves as the Associate Director of Biostatistics at Wave Life Sciences, a position held since 2021. In this role, Xu is responsible for overseeing biostatistical activities and contributing to the design and analysis of clinical studies. Xu has been with Wave Life Sciences since 2019, initially joining as a Principal Biostatistician. The organization focuses on developing transformative medicines for patients with genetic diseases.
Previous Experience in Biostatistics
Prior to joining Wave Life Sciences, Dihua Xu worked at Alkermes as a Senior Statistician from 2017 to 2019. Xu also held positions at Massachusetts General Hospital as a Statistician from 2015 to 2017 and at the National Institutes of Health as a Staff Scientist from 2011 to 2015. These roles involved extensive work in statistical analysis and study design, contributing to healthcare research.
Educational Background in Statistics
Dihua Xu earned a Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, completing the program from 2006 to 2011. Xu also holds a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, obtained from 2002 to 2006. This educational foundation supports Xu's expertise in biostatistics and data analysis.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Dihua Xu possesses high proficiency in R programming, which is essential for data analysis in biostatistics. Xu also holds SAS certification as a Base and Advanced Programmer for SAS @9. These technical skills enhance Xu's ability to conduct complex statistical analyses and contribute to research projects effectively.
Research Experience and Focus Areas
Dihua Xu has rich experience in non-clinical study design, analysis, and reporting, including paper writing. Xu explores healthcare and health policy studies with big data applications and has expertise in statistical meta-analysis and safety data analysis. This focus on data-driven research supports advancements in healthcare outcomes.