Octavio focuses on the intersection of methods and LGBTQ+ health, particularly in non-parametric causal discovery. He completed a joint PhD at Carnegie Mellon University in the departments of Statistics and Data Science, and Engineering and Public Policy. Prior to his doctoral work, Octavio worked as a biostatistician in HIV/STI research. Octavio Mesner Research Assistant Professor Email: mesner@wustl.edu Download CV Areas of Focus: Algorithmic fairness Causal discovery Information theory Development of methods related to LGTBQ+ health In The News Brown School Welcomes New Faculty, Celebrates Promotions September 18, 2023