Nathaniel D. Phillips, PhD
Data and Decision Scientist
I lead data and decision science teams that solve important problems from data (and have a blast doing it).
My colleagues say nice things about me
"Nathaniel brings technical expertise, reliability, and strategic communication that makes him an exceptional partner on complex real-world evidence projects."
Melyssa Minto, PhD
Computational Biologist, Flatiron Health
"Nathaniel is thoughtful, rigorous, and receptive to different perspectives — I would absolutely recommend him as a strategic collaborator."
Dr. Jacob Kannarkat
Physician, Yale University School of Medicine, Talkiatry
"Nathaniel brings a rare combination of deep thinking, genuine work ethic, and a passion for helping teammates grow."
Veronica Pessino, PhD
President, MBF Bioscience
Here are some numbers.
250M+
Patient records across EHR, claims, and survey data
500+
Students and professionals trained in data science and decision-making
10+
Organizations supported, from Big Pharma to early-stage startups
8+
Disease areas spanning oncology, neurology, and psychiatry
5+
Peer-reviewed publications in decision science, psychology, and health outcomes
5+
International conferences presented at, including INFORMS, Judgment and Decision Making, and rstudio::conf
My work follows a single thread: reduce overwhelming data complexity to its essential signal.
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Get in TouchFun fact: I wrote a free, open-source statistics textbook called YaRrr! The Pirate's Guide to R. It's been used by thousands of students worldwide. Yes, there are pirate jokes.
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