Faculty

Kaleab Z. Abebe, PhD

Director, Center for Biostatistics and Qualitative Methodology (CBQM)

Dr. Abebe directs the Center for Biostatistics and Qualitative Methodology, which provides collaborative research infrastructure to many investigative teams within and outside the university. His collaborative research focuses on design, conduct, coordination, and analysis of multicenter randomized controlled trials (RCTs). 

Cristina Murray-Krezan, PhD

Associate Director, Clinical Trials & Data Coordination, CBQM 

Dr. Murray-Krezan’s clinical research interests are wide and varied, with a focus in recent years on substance use disorders. She also has an interest in women’s health. She has been involved in clinical trials research since 2007 and has an affinity for patient-centered trials with complex behavioral and medical interventions. Additionally, Dr. Murray-Krezan is dedicated to the success, growth, and integration of data coordination in multi-site clinical trials and observational studies. This includes research in the areas of novel or best study designs, recruitment and retention methods, and integration of pragmatic approaches for study outcomes. Statistical research interests include developing new methods to identify and correct for informative drop-out in the survival analytic framework.