Lead Mathematical Statistician
Office of Biostatistics, Office of Translational Sciences, Center of Drug Evaluation and Research, FDA
Dr. Yong Ma is a lead mathematical statistician at the Office of Biostatistics in CDER, FDA. Her work focuses on surveillance of post-market drug safety and review of over-the-counter drug applications. Prior to the FDA, she worked as an assistant research professor at the George Washington University, where she was an integral part of the landmark Diabetes Prevention Program study. She has more than 20 years of working experience in government and academia and over 30 publications in peer-reviewed journals. She also serves as a statistical editorial board member for the Journal of National Cancer Institute.