Tassos C. Kyriakides
About Tassos C. Kyriakides
Tassos C. Kyriakides is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Internal Medicine at Yale University, with expertise in infectious disease epidemiology and clinical trial methodology. He has held various positions at Yale since 1996 and currently directs the VA Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center in West Haven.
Current Role at Yale University
Tassos C. Kyriakides serves as an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Internal Medicine at Yale University. He has held this position since 2003, contributing to various research initiatives within the department. His expertise lies in infectious disease epidemiology, where he focuses on clinical trial methodology. In addition to his role at Yale University, he is also an Assistant Professor at the Yale School of Public Health, a position he has held since 2022.
Previous Experience at Yale University
Prior to his current roles, Kyriakides worked at Yale University as a Project Assistant and as an Emerging Infections Information Network Assistant from 1996 to 1998. During this time, he gained valuable experience in research support and project management, which laid the groundwork for his future academic and research endeavors.
Educational Background in Public Health and Epidemiology
Kyriakides pursued his education at Yale School of Public Health, where he earned both an M.Phil and a Ph.D. in Epidemiology from 1993 to 1999. His academic training provided him with a strong foundation in public health principles and research methodologies, which he applies in his current research activities.
Undergraduate Studies in Biochemistry
He completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from 1989 to 1993. This educational background in biochemistry contributes to his understanding of the biological aspects of infectious diseases and clinical research.
Leadership in Clinical Trials at VA CSPCC
Kyriakides is the Director of the VA Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center (CSPCC) in West Haven. In this role, he focuses on the design and analysis of large-scale clinical trials, contributing to advancements in medical research and improving patient outcomes.