Projects
The following is a selected list of major research grants and projects held by Dr. Jane Law
Joint modeling of multiple outcomes over space and time (JMMOST):
A Bayesian approach
NSERC Discovery Grant (2022 - 2026)
Principal Investigator
The research addresses the emerging problem of joint modeling multiple outcomes using rich space-time data. Rich data are large datasets that are cleaned, processed, and are more refined than raw and big data. Bayesian joint modeling of multiple outcomes over space and time (JMMOST) can help maximize information extraction from rich space-time data by facilitating the complex integration of the contrasting 'space' and 'time' dimensions in a single (multivariate) model.
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Methods for analysis of space-time data: A Bayesian approach
NSERC Discovery Grant (2014 - 2021)
Principal Investigator
The research aimed at developing quantitative methodologies that could enhance the analysis of space-time data using a Bayesian approach. The analysis of space-time data had been quite limited due to a lack of precise time data and appropriate space-time methods of analysis. The project aimed at developing methodologies that could form the foundation for analyzing real-time and rich space-time data in the future
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Advancing spatial analysis methods:
A Bayesian approach
The research aimed at developing methodologies to analyze spatial data using a new approach of statistical analysis, the Bayesian approach. With the substantial improvement in computational and processing power, it is now possible to run complex Bayesian models through simulation techniques such as Markov Chain Monte Carlo simulations. Additionally, Bayesian methods allow the integration of priors (theories) to analyze various spatial patterns and relationships in large datasets. This research targeted the development of Bayesian models to analyze spatial data, which could be further expanded to integrated temporal (time-series) datasets.
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NSERC Discovery Grant (2009 - 2014)
Principal Investigator
Other Research Projects
Canada Foundation for Innovation Grant (2021 - 2025):
Co-Investigator
Establishing a Public Health Research and Analytics Lab (PHRAL) at the University of Water for disease mapping,health data
analyses and knowledge translation
Velux Stiftung (2018 - 2020):
Studying whether social support availability promotes cognitive function in middle- and older-aged adults
CIHR Catalyst Grant (2017 - 2018):
Co-Investigator
Analyzing the association between social support, depression, and cognition in mid-to-late-life: a cross-sectional analysis of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
The University of Waterloo Network for Aging Research (2015 - 2016):
Co-Investigator
Exploring the use of spatial analysis for understanding health services utilization and access among older adults with mental health conditions
The Hong Kong Government's Training on Spatial Statistical Analysis
(2015 - 2016):
Principal Investigator
A joint project between the University of Waterloo and the Hong Kong Government to train the government officials in the Department of Land.
CIHR Strategic Training Initiative in Health Research (2009 - 2015):
Co-Investigator
Pan Canadian strategic training project in population intervention research for chronic disease prevention
