Lanqiu ‘’Kate‘’ Yao

Kate Y. is a highly skilled quantitative researcher currently working at Magma Capital Funds. Previously, Kate served as a Research Data Scientist at Meta, focusing on Connectivity Analytics to enhance relationships within the telecommunications industry. Earlier experience includes a data science internship at Duke Clinical Research Institute, where in-depth statistical analysis of EHR datasets for neonates was performed and predictive models for necrotizing enterocolitis were developed. Kate's clinical understanding was deepened through an internship at Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, which involved rotations across various departments and direct assistance in surgical procedures. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics from NYU Grossman School of Medicine, a Master of Biostatistics from Duke University, and dual Bachelor's Degrees in Statistics and Clinical Medicine from Peking University.