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title: "Derek Meyer"
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## Bio
Hello! I am a dedicated biostatistician with a passion for unraveling the complexities of health data. I graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor's degree in Biostatistics, where I honed my skills in data analysis and statistical modeling. Currently, I am pursuing a Master's degree in biostatistics at the University of Utah, further expanding my expertise in this dynamic field. Throughout my academic journey, I have actively engaged in multiple research assistant positions, allowing me to gain valuable experience in applying statistical methodologies to real-world problems. One of my notable achievements includes my contribution to the development of epiworldR, an R package aimed at facilitating epidemiological research. Moreover, I am thrilled to be part of cutting-edge research projects, actively collaborating on research papers within my field. Feel free to explore my website to learn more about my work and interests!

## Selected Projects

#### Presentations
[INSNA Sunbelt Conference](https://www.insna.org){target="_blank"} | epiworldR | 2023  
[BYU Student Research Conference](https://src.byu.edu){target="_blank"} | Medical Mistrust in Communities of Color | 2022

#### R-Package
[epiworldR](https://github.com/UofUEpiBio/epiworldR){target="_blank"} | Fast Epidemiological Agent-Based Modeling | 2023
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