David W. Gjertson

Adjunct Professor of Biostatistics & Pathology

Tel: (310) 206-0255 & (310) 825-7651		AV-611 CHS & Tissue Typing Lab @ 950 Veteran Ave.
Fax: (310) 267-2113		Department of Biostatistics
		UCLA School of Public Health
E-mail: gjertson@ucla.edu		Los Angeles, CA 90095-1772

Education

B.A. Chemistry (1976) UCLA, Los Angeles

M.S. Biostatistics (1984) from UCLA, Los Angeles

Ph.D. Biostatistics (1989) from UCLA, Los Angeles

Research & Interests

Since joining the faculties of each of the Departments of Biostatistics and Surgery in 1990, my research has focused on statistical issues related to two main topics - organ transplantation and DNA identification. In the transplantation arena, I have assisted in the investigation of novel organ allocation schemes which promise equitable allocation of scarce compatible kidneys even for small pools and for minority patients. My research has also centered on elucidating (via standard and Bayesian methodologies) the factors most strongly influencing long-term graft survival and predicting chronic organ failure. With regard to DNA identification, I have been able to follow-up my thesis research (concerning proper statistical interpretation of evidence) through collaboration with Long Beach Genetics, Inc., a genetic testing laboratory. Generally, my work involves deriving likelihoods of pedigrees based on DNA profiles with special problematic circumstances like mutation, population substructure or relatives as possible suspects.

Courses

Biostat 100A	Fall 2004	Indtroduction to Biostatistics
Biostat 240	Spring 2000-02	MS Student Seminar
Biostat 402A	Winter 2001-05	Principles of Biostatistical Consulting
Biostat 402B	Fall 2001-03 & Spring 2003-05	Biostatistical Consulting
Biostat 409	Fall, Winter & Spring 2000-05	Doctoral Consulting Seminar

Links

NIH Biosketch (MS Word format or PDF format).

Statistical Genetics at UCLA