Brian Ruedinger

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About Brian Ruedinger

As a Research Data Analyst at Indiana University School of Medicine, I leverage advanced statistical methodologies and cutting-edge AI technologies to drive impactful research in healthcare and surgical outcomes. I actively incorporate multimodal large language models (LLMs) like GPT, Claude, and Gemini into my analytical workflow through strategic prompt engineering, enhancing my productivity and analytical capabilities.With a Ph.D. in Psychology with specialization in Quantitative Psychology, I bring rigorous statistical expertise and innovative data analysis techniques to complex research projects. I continuously stay current with the evolving AI landscape, particularly in prompt optimization strategies and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques that ground AI outputs in factual data.In my role, I support surgical faculty and residents by conducting complex data collection, analysis, and management for various research initiatives. I provide expert input on research designs, develop advanced statistical analyses using Stata and R, and transform critical research into publication-worthy findings. By leveraging AI assistants through context-aware prompting and multi-step prompting frameworks, I've expanded our research capabilities while maintaining methodological rigor.Previously, as a Health Research Scientist at Elevance Health, I specialized in analyzing performance-related clinical and quality data, driving improvements in healthcare outcomes through data-driven insights.Statistical Knowledge: Scale Development, Factor Analysis, SEM, HLM, ANOVA, Linear Regression (OLS, Multivariate), Logistic Regression, Power Analysis, Text Analysis, Sentiment Analysis, Decision Modeling, Cluster Analysis, Survival AnalysisExpertise: SPSS, Qualtrics, Stata, Multimodal AI integrationProficiency: R, MPlus, SQL, Excel, Advanced prompt engineering, AI-augmented research workflowsFamiliarity: Airtable, Python, Machine Learning, Leading AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity), Context-aware promptingI'm passionate about leveraging AI-assisted research methodologies to enhance traditional statistical approaches. I'm always eager to connect with fellow researchers, data enthusiasts, and professionals interested in the intersection of healthcare analytics and AI. Let's explore how we can leverage AI-augmented data analysis to drive positive change in healthcare research!AKA/Misspellings: Brian Reudinger, Brian Rudinger, Brian Readinger, Brian Redinger