Ottavia Prunas

Role: Professional Development Committee member

Ottavia Prunas is currently a postgraduate associate (doctoral pending degree) in the laboratory of Dr. Dan Weinberger (Yale School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases). Ottavia’s current research aims to provide a better understanding of multiple and nested endpoints in clinical trials, in particular investigating RSV vaccines. 

Ottavia will complete her PhD in Complex Systems for Life Sciences at the University of Torino, Italy in early 2021. During her PhD, Ottavia evaluated the impact of meningococcal vaccines, by using several mathematical and statistical tools. 

Ottavia is eager to participate in exciting and inspiring professional events within the postdoc community at Yale. When not doing research, she loves hiking in the mountains and socializing. 

Contact: ottavia.prunas@yale.edu