Ishfaq Ahmad Shah – Postdoctoral Fellow
Ishfaq Shah joined the Croitoru Lab in June 2024 as a Postdoctoral Fellow. He earned his Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Kashmir, India, where he studied count models and their applications. His current research focuses on Crohn’s disease, integrating longitudinal dietary, microbiome, and metabolomics data to uncover personalized responses. With expertise in bioinformatics and advanced statistical modeling, he also works on identifying critical transitions and tipping points using dynamic network biomarkers (DNBs) and stability models. Ishfaq is focused on developing and applying advanced statistical methods to analyze complex longitudinal data from individuals at risk of developing Crohn’s disease, including first-degree relatives, with the goal of identifying early warning signs and tailoring personalized dietary interventions to help prevent disease onset and improve long-term outcomes.