Professor | University of Rochester | United States
Dr. Dongmei Li is a distinguished professor at the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, where she is actively involved in clinical and translational research. She also holds affiliations with the Goergen Institute for Data Science. With expertise spanning biostatistics, public health sciences, and data science, Dr. Li has made significant contributions to advancing health research through statistical modeling and innovative data analysis methods.
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Strengths for the Awards
- Academic and Professional Excellence:
- Dr. Li holds a Ph.D. in Biostatistics and advanced training in biomedical data science, genetics, and public health, making her expertise highly interdisciplinary.
- Current roles as Professor and Program Director at the University of Rochester underscore her leadership in academia.
- Diverse Research Contributions:
- Dr. Li’s research spans clinical and translational sciences, public health, and biostatistics.
- Extensive mentorship for students and postdocs, with multiple mentees achieving national recognition.
- Recognition and Honors:
- Recipient of numerous awards, such as the David P. Byar Young Investigator Travel Award and mentorship-related accolades for students.
- Multiple travel grants and special merit awards signify her influence in the research community
Education 🎓
Dr. Li’s academic journey began with a BS in Pomology from Laiyang Agricultural College in China, followed by an MS in Biophysics from China Agricultural University. She later pursued advanced training in the United States, earning an MS in Statistics and a PhD in Biostatistics from The Ohio State University. Her academic pursuits reflect a deep commitment to integrating quantitative methods into biological and health research.
Experience 🏫
Dr. Li’s professional career includes faculty appointments at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where she developed and taught biostatistics courses, and her current role at the University of Rochester. Over the years, she has advanced from assistant to professor, conducting groundbreaking research in statistical methods for health data and mentoring students and early-career researchers.
Research Interests On Genetics 🔍
Dr. Li’s research focuses on applying statistical models to complex health data, including biomarker discovery, tobacco research, and diabetes studies. She is particularly interested in integrating machine learning with traditional biostatistics to address challenges in health disparities and population health. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges the gap between health sciences and computational methods.
Awards 🏆
Dr. Li has been recognized for her contributions to research and mentoring, receiving accolades such as the David P. Byar Young Investigator Travel Award and the National Student Employee of the Year Award for her mentees. Her numerous scholarships and travel awards highlight her dedication to fostering collaborative research and innovation.
Publications 📚
- “Assessing associations between individual-level social determinants of health and COVID-19 hospitalizations: Investigating racial/ethnic disparities among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the U.S. National COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C)”
- Authors: Dimple Vaidya, Kenneth J. Wilkins, Eric Hurwitz, Jessica Y. Islam, Dongmei Li, Jing Sun, Sandra E. Safo, Jennifer M. Ross, Shukri Hassan, Elaine Hill, et al.
- Publication Year: 2024
- Citations: As of now, this publication has not been cited by other works.
- “Public Perceptions of Very Low Nicotine Content on Twitter: Observational Study”
- Authors: Zidian Xie, Xinyi Liu, Xubin Lou, Dongmei Li
- Publication Year: 2024
- Citations: This study has been cited by the following publications:
- Tracy T. Smith, Richard J. O’Connor, K. Michael Cummings, Alex C. Liber, “Tobacco Control Strategies,” International Encyclopedia of Public Health, 2025.
- Kiana L. Fall, Robin M. Forbes-Lorman, “No effect on behavior in a pilot study investigating the role of progesterone in nicotine withdrawal in female rats,” BIOS, 2024.
- Piyush Anand, Vrinda Kadiyali, “Frontiers: Smoke and Mirrors: Impact of E-cigarette Taxes on Underage Social Media Posting,” Marketing Science, 2024.
- Onyema Greg Chido-Amajuoyi, Dale S. Mantey, Efehi Igbinomwanhia, Onyinye Omega-Njemnobi, Henry Onyeaka, Robert K. Yu, Israel Agaku, Sanjay Shete, “Perceptions of the Addictiveness of Low-Nicotine Cigarettes Versus Typical Cigarettes and Exposure to Tobacco Industry-Sponsored Corrective Campaign,” Substance Use & Misuse, 2024.
- Carlos Blanco, Benjamin Apelberg, Brian A. King, Wilson M. Compton, “Opportunities for advancing science to inform tobacco regulation in an evolving tobacco landscape,” Molecular Psychiatry, 2024.
- “Antibody Response to SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines in Transplant Recipients and Hemodialysis Patients: Data from the Dominican Republic”
- Authors: Lisette Alcantara Sanchez, Eloy Alvarez Guerra, Dongmei Li, Samantha M. King, Shannon P. Hilchey, Qian Zhou, Stephen Dewhurst, Kevin Fiscella, Martin S. Zand
- Publication Year: 2024
- Citations: This publication has not been cited by other works to date.
- “Marker gene fishing for single-cell data with complex heterogeneity”
- Authors: Yiren Shao, Qi Gao, Liuyang Wang, Dongmei Li, Andrew B. Nixon, Cliburn Chan, Qi-Jing Li, Jichun Xie
- Publication Year: 2024
- Citations: Currently, there are no citations for this preprint.
- “Associations of County-Level Social Determinants of Health with COVID-19 Related Hospitalization Among People with HIV: A Retrospective Analysis of the U.S. National COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C)”
- Authors: Jessica Y. Islam, Eric Hurwitz, Dongmei Li, Marlene Camacho-Rivera, Jing Sun, Sandra Safo, Jennifer M. Ross, Kenneth Wilkins, Shukri Hassan, Elaine L. Hill, et al.
- Publication Year: 2024
- Citations: This article has not been cited by other publications yet.
- “Discussion of Heated Tobacco Products on Twitter Following IQOS’s Modified-Risk Tobacco Product Authorization and US Import Ban: Content Analysis”
- Authors: Minji Kim, Julia Vassey, Dongmei Li, Artur Galimov, Eileen Han, Matthew G. Kirkpatrick, Cassandra A. Stanton, Jenny E. Ozga, Sarah Lee, Jennifer B. Unger
- Publication Year: 2024
- Citations: No citations have been recorded for this study so far.
- “Temporal and Thematic Analysis of Promotional Waterpipe-Related Posts on Twitter/X in the US”
- Authors: Puhua Ye, Mengwei Wu, Yiwei Han, Yuka Shimazaki, Jennifer Cornacchione Ross, Erin L. Sutfin, Dongmei Li, Zidian Xie
- Publication Year: 2024
- Citations: This preprint has not been cited by other works.
- “Public Perception of the Tobacco 21 Amendment on Twitter in the United States: Observational Study”
- Authors: Liane M. Schneller-Najm, Zidian Xie, Jiarui Chen, Sarah Lee, Emily Xu, Dongmei Li
- Publication Year: 2024
- Citations: There are no citations for this study at this time.
- “Public Perceptions of the Food and Drug Administration’s Regulatory Authority Over Synthetic Nicotine on Twitter: Observational Study”
- Authors: Jonathan Zou, Juan Ramon Feliciano, Zidian Xie, Dongmei Li
- Publication Year: 2024
- Citations: This publication has not been cited by other works to date.
Conclusion 🌟
Dr. Dongmei Li’s extensive expertise, innovative research, and dedication to mentoring make her a valuable asset to the academic and scientific community. Her work continues to impact the fields of biostatistics and public health, fostering collaboration across disciplines and inspiring the next generation of researchers.
