Yang Lu

290 Quarry Street, #108 Quincy, MA02169

(662)312-7444 yl442@msstate.edu

PROFILE • Master’s degree in Statistics with experience in experiment design, data analysis,

algorithm development, and relevant computer programming

• Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M. equivalent degree) with solid background in Biology, Immunology, and Epidemiology

EXPERIENCE [Research] • Master Project: Applied Buckley-James method to doubly censored data in local linear

regression and got significant simulation result (by using R) (2013-2014)

（The Master Project focuses on developing algorithm that solves the problem caused by censored data in survival analysis)

• Undergraduate Thesis: Compared Thermofil root filling system and traditional root filling system in canine endodontic therapy (2009-2010)

• Undergraduate Research Project: Established the DAS-ELISA method to detect PRRSV(porcine virus disease) with the potential of new ELISA test kit development (2007-2008)

[Statistical Consulting] • Worked in on-campus consulting center with responsibilities of building and

maintaining client database and establishing initial consulting file (2012-2014)

• Worked with senior statistician on multiple statistical consulting projects, being responsible for applying multiple data analyses(by using SAS), generating final report, presenting results, and interpreting findings for researchers (2012-2014)

[Teaching Assistant] • Taught ST2113 Intro to Stats( Recitation) with goals of helping students understand

statistical concepts and solve problems independently (2012-2014)

• Worked in mathematics and statistics computer lab for software demonstration and homework problem tutoring (2012-2014)

• One-to-one tutor for classes of College Algebra, Trigonometry, Business Calculus, Calculus( I,II,III,IV), Statistics in on-campus learning center (2012-2014)

[Volunteer] • Volunteered as Data Researcher for a progressive campaign with duties of big data

researching and compiling, and generating reports/presentations for questions of interest (2014- Present)

[Vet Clinical Training] • 1 year of clinical rotations in China Agricultural University Veterinary Teaching Hospital

(2009-2010)

EDUCATION

• Mississippi State University, MS in Statistics (2012-2014) GPA 4.00/4.00 • China Agricultural University, DVM (2005-2010) GPA 3.33/4.00

SKILLS • Working experience in analysis of biological/ categorical data

• Highly skilled in generating statistical reports and giving presentations

• Strong research interests in survival analysis/failure time analysis model building and censored value modification, genome data analyses including QTL mapping model and microarray result analyses, and next generation sequencing based analyses

• Proficiency in statistical analyses by using R with ability to implement statistical design and relevant algorithm

• SAS Certificated Base Programmer with 2 years learning experience in data manipulation and analysis, SAS Certificated Advanced Programmer in preparation

• Experienced in Microsoft office applications with ability to master new computer language quickly if any other software is preferred

• Solid background in Physiology, Biology, Public Health, and Epidemiology

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

AWARD The Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award at the Master’s Level