Shasha Bai, MS, PhD

Dr. Bai is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Biostatistics at Emory University, where she also serves as Associate Director of Research and Epidemiology for the Adolescent and Child Health (REACH) Center. Throughout her career, she has led multiple statistical teams as a director across several institutions, including her recent role directing the Pediatric Biostatistics Core at Emory, where she oversaw a team supporting more than 400 active research projects annually.

Her research focuses on advancing the scientific rigor and translational impact of pediatric studies through robust and novel statistical methodologies. She has served as a Multiple Principal Investigator, Core Director, or co-investigator on studies in pediatric cancer survivorship, metabolic health, cystic fibrosis, epilepsy, and obesity outcomes research. Dr. Bai currently leads or co-leads several federally and foundation-funded studies, including NIH center awards and NIH R-series clinical trials. She is also a committed mentor and educator, teaching advanced biostatistics and supporting professional

development for trainees and junior faculty at both regional and national levels. Her national service includes standing reviewer roles for major funding agencies, as well as leadership in organizing research symposia and faculty development initiatives. As a team-science biostatistician dedicated to pediatric research, she has played a central role in strengthening infrastructure for collaboration and reproducibility across pediatric subspecialties.