Dr. Sydney Thai | Geriatric Oncology | Best Researcher Award
Post-Doctoral Fellow at CERobs Consulting, United States.
Sydney Thai is a dedicated epidemiologist and researcher specializing in pharmacoepidemiology and real-world evidence. They earned a Ph.D. in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, preceded by an M.S. in Nutrition from Columbia University and a B.S. in Human Biology from Cornell University. Sydney’s doctoral dissertation focused on frailty screening and impairment patterns in older adults with cancer, using the CARE Registry. Throughout their career, Sydney has held influential roles at organizations like Bristol Myers Squibb and CERobs Consulting, LLC, contributing extensively to studies in aging, oncology, and dermatology. They are recognized for their expertise in healthcare databases, pharmacovigilance, and epidemiological methods. Sydney has also excelled in academia, serving as a teaching assistant and tutor at UNC Chapel Hill and DePaul University, respectively.
Education
Sydney Thai pursued an extensive academic journey culminating in a Ph.D. in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completed between 2014 and 2022. His doctoral dissertation focused on “Frailty Screening and Impairment Patterns in Older Adults with Cancer” utilizing data from the Cancer Aging and Resilience Evaluation (CARE) Registry. Prior to his doctoral studies, Sydney completed a Master of Science in Nutrition at Columbia University in 2012, where his thesis explored the role of vitamin A in pancreatic development using embryonic mouse models. He also engaged in graduate studies at DePaul University from 2013 to 2014, delving into Geography, Psychology, Public Health, and Marketing, achieving a GPA of 3.95. Sydney’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, Health & Society from Cornell University, where he graduated in 2011 with a GPA of 3.53, setting a foundation for his subsequent academic achievements and research endeavors in epidemiology and public health.
Professional Experience
Sydney Thai has built a robust professional career marked by significant roles in research and academia. Currently serving as a Post-doctoral Fellow at CERobs Consulting, LLC since 2022, Sydney specializes in real-world data (RWD), real-world evidence (RWE), and Pharmacoepidemiology. Previously, from 2020 to 2022, he held a Pre-doctoral Research Fellowship at Bristol Myers Squibb, focusing on Worldwide Health Economics and Outcomes Research in Immunology, specifically Dermatology and Rheumatology. Prior to this, Sydney worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at CERobs Consulting, LLC from 2018 to 2020, contributing to research in pharmacotherapeutic areas such as biologics, anticholinergic therapies, and opioid treatments. He also gained valuable experience as a Summer Pharmacoepidemiology Intern at Research Triangle Institute (RTI) Health Solutions in 2018. Sydney’s commitment to epidemiology and public health is further evidenced by his teaching and tutoring roles at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he assisted in Epidemiology courses and provided academic support. His professional journey underscores a dedication to advancing healthcare research and epidemiological practices.
Teaching Experience
Sydney Thai brings a wealth of academic experience and expertise across multiple institutions. With a Ph.D. in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Sydney has served as a dedicated educator and mentor. At UNC Chapel Hill, Sydney excelled as an Academic Enrichment Program Tutor in Epidemiology, guiding students through complex concepts from Fall 2015 to Spring 2019. Sydney’s teaching portfolio also includes roles as a Teaching Assistant for Principles of Epidemiology and Human Development at UNC Chapel Hill and various positions at DePaul University, where Sydney taught courses in psychology and social justice. Beginning at Cornell University, Sydney’s career in education blossomed, culminating in impactful roles as Head Teaching Assistant and Teaching Assistant, demonstrating a deep commitment to fostering learning environments and supporting student growth in public health, psychology, and nutrition disciplines.
Award and Honors
Sydney Thai has excelled in academia and received numerous prestigious honors and awards throughout their educational and professional career. They received the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE) Scholarship to attend the 34th International Conference for Pharmacoepidemiology in Prague, Czech Republic, showcasing their commitment to advancing pharmacoepidemiology globally. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Sydney was recognized with the Sidney Kark Award for Distinguished Teaching Assistant in Epidemiology, underscoring their dedication to teaching and mentorship. Their academic prowess was also recognized at DePaul University with the Geography Map of the Month award for their project on “Mapping Pregnancy and Socio-economic Variables Across Chicago.” Additionally, Sydney was inducted into the Order of Omega Greek Leadership Honor Society and named a Meinig Family Cornell National Scholar during their tenure at Cornell University, where they consistently achieved Dean’s List honors. These accolades highlight Sydney’s leadership, academic excellence, and contributions to public health and epidemiology.
Publications
- Geriatric Assessment Impairment Profiles and Mortality in Older Adults With Gastrointestinal Cancers: Latent Class Analysis of the CARE Registry
- Authors: Thai, S.T., Lund, J.L., Kenzik, K.M., Al-Obaidi, M., Williams, G.R.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
- Epidemiology and clinical characteristics of interstitial lung disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis from the JointMan database
- Authors: Zhuo, J., Lama, S., Knapp, K., Thai, S., Craig, G.L.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 4
- Suboptimal Clinical and Quality of Life Outcomes in Patients with Psoriasis Undertreated with Oral Therapies: International Physician and Patient Survey
- Authors: Thai, S., Barlow, S., Lucas, J., Zhuo, J., Wu, J.J.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 0
- Real-world treatment patterns and healthcare costs in patients with psoriasis taking systemic oral or biologic therapies
- Authors: Thai, S., Zhuo, J., Zhong, Y., Priya, L., Wu, J.J.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 5
- A systematic review of the patient burden of Crohn’s disease-related rectovaginal and anovaginal fistulas
- Authors: Iglay, K., Bennett, D., Kappelman, M.D., Karki, C., Cook, S.F.
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 2
- Serious Cardiovascular Adverse Events Associated with Hydroxychloroquine/Chloroquine Alone or with Azithromycin in Patients with COVID-19: A Pharmacovigilance Analysis of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS)
- Authors: Zhao, Y., Zhang, J., Zheng, K., Stürmer, T., Wang, T.
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 12
- Re: Increased Risk of Incident Dementia following Use of Anticholinergic Agents: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis
- Authors: Dmochowski, R.R., Thai, S., Iglay, K., Mudd, P.N., Poole, C.
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 0
- Evaluation of rivaroxaban-, apixaban- and dabigatran-associated hemorrhagic events using the FDA-Adverse event reporting system (FAERS) database
- Authors: Guo, M., Thai, S., Zhou, J., Wang, T., Cui, X.
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 5
- Re: Increased Risk of Incident Dementia following Use of Anticholinergic Agents: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis
- Authors: Dmochowski, R.R., Thai, S., Iglay, K., Mudd, P.N., Poole, C.
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 0
- Assessing clinical trial effects on outcomes among pediatric and adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients with cancer
- Authors: Shmuel, S., Yang, J.Y., Thai, S., Webster-Clark, M., Lund, J.L.
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 0