Wei Dai

Wei Dai is a PhD candidate in Biostatistics at Yale University, with a strong background in statistical modeling and data analysis. Experience includes working as a Data Scientist at Yale University, where Wei developed models to identify genetic loci and applied complex Bayesian graphical models to study genetic influences on cognitive processes. Wei held internships and research assistant positions, gaining expertise in logistic regression and risk classification, as well as data cleaning and exploratory analysis using SQL and R at Meta. Additionally, Wei served as Co-Vice President of the Yale Graduate Student Consulting Club, fostering an inclusive culture while developing educational materials. Significant contributions also include designing a remote patient monitoring program for the Texas Medical Center and creating innovative marketing strategies for a car-leasing start-up in Nigeria.