TCORS: Trainees

Trainees

Junior Faculty + Research Scientists

James Buszkiewicz
University of Michigan
James Buszkiewicz
University of Michigan: Research Investigator, Epidemiology
Position: Co-Investigator, Research Project 4
Roles: Junior Faculty, New Investigator
Webpage: sph.umich.edu
UM Experts: experts.umich.edu
Steve Cook
University of Michigan
Steve Cook
University of Michigan: Assistant Research Scientist, Epidemiology
Roles: New Investigator, Trainee
Webpage: sph.umich.edu
Mona Issabakhsh
Georgetown University
Mona Issabakhsh
Georgetown University: Research Instructor
Roles: Junior Faculty, New Investigator, Pilot PI, Pilot PI Alumni
Pilot: tcors.umich.edu

Postdoctoral Research Fellows

Yixian “Crystal” Chen
British Columbia Cancer Research Institute
Yixian “Crystal” Chen
British Columbia Cancer Research Institute: Postdoctoral Fellow
Roles: New Investigator, Trainee
Clinton Durney
British Columbia Cancer Research Institute
Clinton Durney
British Columbia Cancer Research Institute: Postdoctoral Fellow
Roles: New Investigator, Pilot PI, Trainee
Pilot: tcors.umich.edu
Reginald Hebert
Yale University
Reginald Hebert
Yale University: Postdoctoral Associate
Roles: New Investigator, Trainee
Claire Ma
University of Michigan
Claire Ma
University of Michigan: Postdoctoral Fellow
Roles: New Investigator, Trainee
Sarah Skolnick
Yale University
Sarah Skolnick
Yale University: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Roles: New Investigator, Trainee
Travis Whitacre
Yale University
Travis Whitacre
Yale University: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Roles: New Investigator, Trainee

New Investigators + Trainees

Christopher Cadham
University of Michigan
Christopher Cadham
University of Michigan: Doctoral Student
Roles: New Investigator, Trainee
Yameng Li
Georgetown University
Yameng Li
Georgetown University: Statistician
Role: Trainee
Akash Patel
University of Michigan
Akash Patel
University of Michigan: Research Area Specialist
Roles: New Investigator, Trainee
Nan Shi
University of Michigan
Nan Shi
University of Michigan: Research Assistant
Role: Trainee
Jiale Tan
University of Michigan
Jiale Tan
University of Michigan: Doctoral Student
Roles: New Investigator, Trainee
Lauren Tonti
University of Missouri
Lauren Tonti
University of Missouri: Public Health Law & Policy Analyst
Roles: New Investigator, Trainee
Rossana Torres Alvarez
University of British Columbia
Rossana Torres Alvarez
University of British Columbia: Doctoral Student
Roles: New Investigator, Trainee
Ke “Vicky” Xu
British Columbia Cancer Research Institute
Ke “Vicky” Xu
British Columbia Cancer Research Institute: Research Methodologist
Roles: New Investigator, Trainee
Zhe “Eugene” Yuan
Georgetown University
Zhe “Eugene” Yuan
Georgetown University: Statistician
Role: Trainee
Luis Zavala
University of Michigan
Luis Zavala
University of Michigan: Doctoral Student
Roles: New Investigator, Pilot PI Alumni, Trainee
Pilot: tcors.umich.edu

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CAsToR Junior Investigator Ke “Vicky” Xu, M.Sc.: POSTED: Wed Feb 19, 2025; CAsToR Junior Investigator Ke “Vicky” Xu, M.Sc., is a Data Analyst who studied Statistics and works with CAsToR MPI Rafael Meza at British Columbia Cancer Research Institute. She is interested in descriptive data analysis of tobacco product use across different socio-demographic groups, as well as multi-state transitional modeling that helps understand tobacco product transitions.
CAsToR Postdoctoral Research Fellow Claire Ma, PhD: POSTED: Wed Nov 13, 2024; Claire Ma, PhD, is a CAsToR Postdoctoral Research Fellow with a background in political science. She describes her work on three CAsToR projects: (1) comparative case studies of tobacco flavor policy in six jurisdictions; (2) systematic reviews of tobacco-related research; and (3) research dissemination to inform diverse audiences about the most pressing issues in tobacco policy. She is excited to apply her skills to the field of tobacco regulatory science, which bridges academic and applied research in a field that directly affects population health.
CAsToR Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Travis Whitacre, PhD: POSTED: Sun Aug 18, 2024; CAsToR Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Travis Whitacre, PhD, describes his research on the cross-section of adolescent mental health and smoking behavior. He uses applied econometric and quasi-experimental analysis using large administrative survey datasets to help inform how access to mental healthcare might affect adolescents’ tobacco product use behavior.