David Benkeser

Associate Professor
Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
David Benkeser

Bio

My methodological research focuses on the theory and applications of machine learning in causal inference. Specific areas of interest include vaccine statistics, competing risks, complex longitudinal data, and theory of robust nonparametric statistical inference. My collaborative research includes work on preventive vaccines, tuberculosis, and HIV prevention.

Areas of Interest

  • HIV/AIDS Prevention
  • Infectious Disease
  • Vaccines
  • Survival Analysis
  • Machine Learning
  • Causal Inference

Education

  • B.S., University of Georgia
  • MPH, University of Georgia
  • PhD., University of Washington

Courses Taught

  • DATA 550 - Data Science Toolkit
  • DATA 555 - Current Topics in Data Science