I am a PhD student working on combining statistical models to identify risk factors in health related data sets. My case study focusses on Parkinson's Disease and risk factors in patient lifestyle, demographics, medical history and pesticide exposure.
Research Interests:
Bayesian hierarchical models
Bayesian networks
Decision trees
Environmental monitoring
Health
Mixture models
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science (Genetics)/Bachelor of Journalism (UQ)
Thomas, A., Toms L-M. L., Harden F. A., Hobson P., White N., Mengersen KL., et al.
(2017). Concentrations of organochlorine pesticides in pooled human serum by age and gender. Environmental Research. 154, 10-18. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2016.12.009
Thomas, R., Walland M., Thomas A., & Mengersen KL.
(2016). Lowering of intraocular pressure after phacoemulsification in primary open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma. Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology. 5(1), 79-84. doi: 10.1097/APO.0000000000000174
Thomas, R., Mengersen KL., Thomas A., & Walland M. J.
(2016). Association between location of laser iridotomy and frequency of visual symptoms: a Bayesian learning analysis. Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology. 44(3), 215-217. doi: 10.1111/ceo.12667
Thomas, R., Mengersen KL., Thomas A., & Walland M. J.
(2015). Looking deeper than (just) below the surface. Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology. 43(5), 492-493. doi: 10.1111/ceo.12404
