Biostatistics & Health Outcomes Research
Stephanie Kjestrom, PhD, MPH
Research & Practice Interests
Education
PhD, Applied Health Economics & Outcomes Research, Jefferson College of Population Health
MPH, Epidemiology, University of South Florida
BS, Zoology, Brigham Young University
Publications
- Comparing Aggregate Fibroid Weight in Abdominal Versus Minimally Invasive Myomectomies in a Community Health System
- Mitral Valve Surgery After Failed Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair: A Meta-Analysis
- Direct aortic cannulation versus femoral arterial cannulation for early outcomes in acute type A aortic dissection: A study-level meta-analysis
- Mind matters: how anxiety and depression shape low-risk prostate cancer active surveillance adherence in a real-world population
- Risk Factors for Coronary Events After Robotic Hybrid Off-Pump Coronary Revascularization
Featured Publications
Teaching
Statistics
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Stephanie Kjelstrom’s academic and professional career has been driven by a passion for public health, biostatistics, and advancing cardiovascular prevention. She earned her MPH in Epidemiology from the University of South Florida in 2021 and a PhD in Health Economics and Outcomes Research from Thomas Jefferson University in 2025, where her dissertation focused on developing a cardiovascular disease risk score using social, environmental, and behavioral factors through machine learning techniques.
She currently serves as a Research Assistant Professor in Population Health and Biostatistics at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR). Prior to this role, Dr. Kjelstrom was the sole biostatistician supporting the Main Line Health system, where she provided research consultation and statistical expertise across a wide range of specialties, including obstetrics, cardiovascular surgery, internal medicine, breast surgery, urology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, endocrinology, cancer care, and healthcare utilization.
Her research focuses on the application of advanced statistical methodologies to electronic health record and real-world data, with a particular emphasis on preventative cardiology. In addition to her collaborative research, she leads independent projects aimed at developing innovative approaches to screening, risk prediction, and early intervention for cardiovascular disease. Dr. Kjelstrom is an active member of several professional organizations and is committed to mentoring students and trainees in research design, data analysis, and scientific writing.