Louise Ryan, University of Waterloo

Research

Causal Inference Complex Exposures Confounding Generalized Estimating Equations Hierarchical Models Multidimensional Propensity Score Multivariate Outcomes Statistical Methods

Latest funding

The development and application of innovative biostatistical methodology for the study of prenatal alcohol exposure and its effect on cognitive and behavioural deficits in children
CIHR · 2021 · Principal investigator
$661,724

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The development and application of innovative biostatistical methodology for the study of prenatal alcohol exposure and its effect on cognitive and behavioural deficits in children

Principal investigatorCIHR2021Project Grant

Principal investigators: Cook, Richard J; Ryan, Louise M

Keywords: Causal Inference; Complex Exposures; Confounding; Generalized Estimating Equations; Hierarchical Models; Multidimensional Propensity Score; Multivariate Outcomes; Statistical Methods; Structural Equation Models

$661,724

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Causal Inference Dear Professor Ryan, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on causal inference connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your CIHR-funded project "The development and application of innovative biostatistical methodology for the study of prenatal alcohol exposure and its effect on cognitive and behavioural deficits in children" (2021), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]