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Biostatistician Fellowships
Building biostatistical expertise through mentored fellowships supporting clinical research across WA.
Historical record. Dates, affiliations and project descriptions reflect the period reported in the original WAHTN material.
About the fellowship program
Introduced in 2020, WAHTN’s Biostatistician Fellowships supported emerging talent and strengthened statistical capability in clinical research. The 12-month appointments were aligned with CTEP-WA and funded through the MRFF Rapid Applied Research Translation program.
Mentoring and training
- Supervision and guidance from a senior biostatistician.
- Training in biostatistical consulting through a Perth consulting service.
- Opportunities to support clinical researchers across WAHTN partner organisations and develop research collaborations.
Biostatistician Fellows
| Name | Organisation | Supervisor | Time frame |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Sarah Harris | The University of Notre Dame, Australia | Prof Max Bulsara | July 2020 – June 2021 |
| Dr Jun Chih | Curtin University | Prof Christopher Reid | January 2020 – December 2020 |
| Mr Shih Ching Fu | Curtin University | Prof Christopher Reid | November 2021 – October 2022 |