Ishfaq Ahmad Shah, Ph.D.

Postdoctoral Fellow | Translational Scientist
Toronto, CA.

About

Highly accomplished Translational Scientist and Postdoctoral Fellow with a robust foundation in advanced statistical modeling, bioinformatics, and multi-omics integration. Expert in leveraging longitudinal dietary, microbiome, and metabolomics data to uncover personalized responses, identify early warning signals, and guide precision dietary interventions in Crohn's disease.

Work

Croitoru Lab, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital
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Postdoctoral Fellow (Translational Scientist)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Summary

As a Postdoctoral Fellow, led advanced statistical modeling and multi-omics integration to drive precision dietary interventions and uncover disease mechanisms in Crohn's disease.

Highlights

Led the integration of longitudinal dietary and microbiome data, enabling precise characterization of personalized dietary effects and disease susceptibility in first-degree relatives of Crohn's patients.

Pioneered multi-omics data integration (dietary, microbiome, metabolomics, proteome) to elucidate disease heterogeneity and pathogenesis among Crohn's disease patients and their relatives.

Developed and applied advanced mixed-effects Bayesian network models and dynamic network biomarkers (DNBs) to identify critical early molecular signals linked to disease onset and progression.

Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST)
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Assistant Professor

J&K, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Summary

As an Assistant Professor, returned to a leadership role in mathematical sciences education, focusing on advanced statistical methodologies and impactful student mentorship.

Highlights

Designed and delivered comprehensive curricula in mathematical sciences, enhancing student comprehension in advanced statistics and data analysis for over 100 students annually.

Supervised 8 B.Sc. and M.Sc. student research projects, including studies on student performance and COVID-19 patient length of stay, guiding them from methodology to publication.

Mentored students in applying complex statistical methodologies, including regression modeling and data interpretation, fostering independent research capabilities.

University of Kashmir
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Guest Faculty

Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Summary

As Guest Faculty, provided specialized instruction in economics, focusing on quantitative methods and statistical applications to enhance student analytical capabilities.

Highlights

Instructed economics students in quantitative methods and statistical applications, strengthening their analytical and empirical research skills.

Developed and presented specialized lectures on economic modeling and data analysis, preparing students for advanced coursework and research.

Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST)
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Assistant Professor

J&K, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Summary

As an Assistant Professor, delivered comprehensive instruction in mathematical sciences and supervised student research projects, significantly enhancing academic outcomes.

Highlights

Designed and delivered comprehensive curricula in mathematical sciences, enhancing student comprehension in advanced statistics and data analysis for over 100 students annually.

Supervised 8 B.Sc. and M.Sc. student research projects, including studies on student performance and COVID-19 patient length of stay, guiding them from methodology to publication.

Mentored students in applying complex statistical methodologies, including regression modeling and data interpretation, fostering independent research capabilities.

Education

University of Kashmir
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Ph.D.

Statistics

Courses

Thesis: Count Models Generated by Negative Binomial Distribution and their Applications

Central University of Rajasthan
Ajmer, Rajasthan, India

M.Sc.

Statistics (Actuarial Sciences)

Islamic University of Science and Technology
J&K, Jammu and Kashmir, India

B.Sc.

Actuarial and Financial Mathematics

Publications

Bounded Inverse-Slashed Pareto Model: Structural Properties and Real-Life Applications

Published by

Advances in the Theory of Nonlinear Analysis and its Applications

Summary

Introduced a novel statistical model for analyzing structural properties and real-life applications.

A New Class of Distribution Over Bounded Support and Its Associated Regression Model

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Annals of Data Science

Summary

Developed a new class of distribution with bounded support and its corresponding regression model.

A New Mixed Generalized Negative Binomial Distribution

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Handbook of Statistics and Research in the Covid-19 Pandemic

Summary

Contributed a chapter on a new mixed generalized negative binomial distribution in the context of COVID-19 research.

An Innovative Additive Mathematical Model

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American Journal of Business and Operations Research

Summary

Presented an innovative additive mathematical model for business and operations research applications.

On Uniform-Negative Binomial Distribution Including Gauss Hypergeometric Function

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Communications in Statistics - Theory and Methods

Summary

Investigated the Uniform-Negative Binomial Distribution, incorporating the Gauss Hypergeometric Function.

Zero-Inflated Modified Borel-Tanner Regression Model for Count Data

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Austrian Journal of Statistics

Summary

Proposed a zero-inflated modified Borel-Tanner regression model specifically for count data analysis.

Negative Binomial–Reciprocal Inverse Gaussian Distribution

Published by

Thailand Statistician

Summary

Explored the properties and applications of the Negative Binomial–Reciprocal Inverse Gaussian Distribution.

Negative Binomial-Janardan Distribution

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Journal of Applied Probability and Statistics

Summary

Analyzed the characteristics and applications of the Negative Binomial-Janardan Distribution.

Non-Central Negative Binomial Regression Model

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ICRITO Conference

Summary

Presented research on a Non-Central Negative Binomial Regression Model at the ICRITO Conference.

Weighted Analogue of Inverse Levy Distribution

Published by

Journal of Applied Probability and Statistics

Summary

Developed a weighted analogue of the Inverse Levy Distribution for advanced statistical applications.

Languages

English
Urdu
Kashmiri

Skills

Programming & Data Analysis

R, Python, SPSS, Mathematica, MS Excel, Count Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Longitudinal Modeling, Bayesian Modeling, Mixed-Effects Modeling.

Bioinformatics & Multi-omics

Shallow shotgun sequencing analysis, Linux-based workflows, Multi-omics Integration, Microbiome Analysis, Metabolomics, Proteome Analysis, Dynamic Network Biomarkers (DNBs).

Scientific Research & Communication

LaTeX, Research Methodology, Scholarly Writing, Statistical Analysis, Data Interpretation, Experimental Design, Critical Transitions, Stability Models.

Domain Expertise

Crohn's Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Personalized Nutrition, Precision Medicine.

Projects

Statistical Modelling of Length of Stay (LOS) of Tourists Visiting J&K

Summary

Served as Co-Principal Investigator for a project funded by the JK Science Technology & Innovation Council to analyze tourist behavior.