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Dr. Jing Kersey is an Assistant Professor of Biostatistics in the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Environmental Health Sciences at Georgia Southern University. She joined the university in August 2022. With a focus on statistical methods, Jing's research interests lie in the areas of diagnostic accuracy, Bayesian data analysis, and modeling in infectious diseases. Through her work, she aims to contribute to the understanding and advancement of these fields, ultimately making a positive impact on public health and healthcare decision-making.
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Education/Academic qualification
Biostatistics, DrPH, Georgia Southern University
Award Date: Jun 30 2020
Statistics, MS, Georgia Southern University
Award Date: May 31 2010
B.S. in Mathematics, Hubei University
1998 → …
Disciplines
- Biostatistics
- Epidemiology
Research Interests
- Biostatistics
- Public Health
- Statistics
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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F-score for medical diagnostics tests under tree or umbrella ordering: proposing new measures of accuracy and optimal cut-off point selection
Alsharman, M., Samawi, H. M., Kersey, J. & Wanduku, D., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Applied Statistics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Geographical Variation in SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Potential in Massachusetts
Lee, I. S. T., Hua, X., Kersey, J. X., Shioda, K., Chowell, G. & Fung, I. C. H., Jan 20 2026, In: Epidemiologia. 7, 1, 15.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparing diagnostic tests and biomarkers based on benefit-risk under tree orderings of disease classes
Kersey, J., Samawi, H., Keko, M. & Alsharman, M., Jun 9 2025, In: Journal of Biopharmaceutical Statistics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effectiveness of a digital weight management program on diet quality: a randomized controlled trial
Palacios, A. M., Lee, A. M., Parker, C., Watts, C. Q., Dickinson, S. L., Henschel, B., Anderson, G., Kersey, J. X., Allison, D. B., Foster, G. D. & Cardel, M. I., Sep 2025, In: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 122, 3, p. 830-840 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Geographical Variation in COVID-19 Transmission Potential and Case Burden, West Virginia, 2020-2023
Buesseler, A. A., Hua, X., Adom, D. A., Das, S., Kutten, W. S., Olatunde, O., Sheppard, O. A., Soo, J. C., Kersey, J., Kwok, K. O., Chowell, G. & Fung, I. C. H., Apr 15 2025, In: Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness. 19, e75.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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