Better Research.
Stronger Evidence.
Informed Decisions.
Founded by Nikita Khoo
Specialist research and analytical support for organisations navigating complex questions in healthcare, policy, and applied research. From study design to evidence synthesis and statistical analysis, I help transform research questions into credible, actionable insights.
Research-driven. Methodologically rigorous. Decision-focused.
An independent practice working with research institutions, healthcare organisations, consultancies, and academic teams — bringing methodological depth and clear communication to every engagement.
Six areas of specialist support
Each engagement starts from the question you need answered. Support can span a single service or combine several across the life of a project.
Research Design & Methodology
When a research question needs a defensible design before a single data point is collected.
- ·Study design and methodological consultation
- ·Research protocols and analysis planning
- ·Survey and questionnaire design
- ·Sampling strategies
- ·Quantitative and mixed-methods research support
Study design, research protocol, analysis plan, survey instrument
Biostatistics & Statistical Analysis
When complex data needs analysis that is statistically sound, reproducible, and clearly reported.
- ·Statistical analysis plans
- ·Regression and multivariable modelling
- ·Longitudinal and panel data analysis
- ·Survival analysis
- ·Survey data analysis
- ·Statistical interpretation and reporting
Statistical analysis plan, analysis outputs, interpretation and reporting
Real-World Evidence & Observational Research
When credible evidence is needed from observational and real-world data rather than trial settings.
- ·Observational study design
- ·Real-world data analysis
- ·Outcomes research
- ·Healthcare utilisation analysis
- ·Real-world evidence strategy and reporting
Observational study design, analysis, evidence strategy and reporting
Health Economics & Outcomes Research
When decisions depend on understanding cost, affordability, and patient-centred outcomes.
- ·Health economic research support
- ·Cost and resource utilisation analysis
- ·Healthcare affordability research
- ·Patient-reported outcomes
- ·Economic and policy evidence interpretation
Cost and resource use analysis, outcomes analysis, economic and policy interpretation
Evidence Synthesis
When confident decisions have to be made from a fragmented and fast-moving evidence base.
- ·Systematic and targeted literature reviews
- ·Meta-analysis
- ·Indirect treatment comparisons
- ·Critical evidence appraisal
- ·Evidence gap identification
Systematic review, meta-analysis, critical appraisal, evidence gap identification
Scientific Communication & Research Processes
When analysis needs to become output that stands up to peer review, publication, and audit.
- ·Scientific manuscripts and technical reports
- ·Conference abstracts and presentations
- ·Statistical results interpretation
- ·Research documentation
- ·Standard operating procedures
- ·Methodological review and quality assurance
Manuscript, technical report, conference abstract, SOP, methodological review
Academic Rigour. Applied Experience.
My work connects university research with professional statistical practice. The methods behind academic inquiry and applied consulting are the same; only the setting changes.
PhD Candidate
College of Integrative Studies, Singapore Management University
Former Senior Biostatistician
Oracle Health – Cerner Enviza
Master's Degree in Biostatistics
University of Queensland
University Teaching & Research Experience
Lecturer across statistics, research methods, and the health sciences
Applied Research Experience
Evidence synthesis, observational studies, statistical analysis, and health economics and outcomes research
Past employment is listed as professional background only. It does not imply an endorsement, sponsorship, or current commercial partnership with any former employer.
Who I work with
I work with organisations and researchers who need specialist methodological and analytical support. Every engagement is shaped around the question being asked.
Universities and academic research teams
I can support study design, analysis planning, and statistical work for grant-funded and institutional research.
Healthcare and life sciences organisations
I can support outcomes research, real-world evidence, and health economic analysis for evidence-driven decisions.
Research and consulting firms
I can provide specialist methodological and statistical capacity for projects that need additional depth.
Public policy and social research teams
I can support policy analysis, evidence synthesis, and quantitative evaluation of social and health policy.
Independent researchers requiring methodological support
I can provide methodological guidance, statistical review, and analysis support for individual research projects.
Case studies
A selection of research and analytical engagements. All examples are anonymised, and confidential project information is withheld.
Statistical Analysis Plan for Applied Health Research
An applied health research study required a rigorous statistical analysis plan to ensure analytical validity.
Statistical analysis planning.
Defined the analytical approach, measures, and reporting standards in a documented analysis plan.
R · SAP framework · Reporting standards
Statistical analysis plan.
Contribution: a reproducible analytical framework for the study, suitable for review and reporting.
Anonymised. Client details withheld in line with confidentiality.
Respiratory Infection and Vaccine KAP Study
A knowledge, attitudes, and practices study on respiratory infections and vaccine hesitancy required support across instrument design and analysis.
Survey design and statistical analysis support.
Applied a KAP framework alongside a statistical analysis plan and descriptive analysis.
Survey design · KAP framework · Statistical analysis plan · Descriptive statistics
Analysis plan, instrument review, and summary report.
Contribution: a documented analysis approach and summary report prepared for client presentation.
Anonymised. Client details withheld in line with confidentiality.
Private Health Insurance Policy Analysis
A healthcare-sector client needed a structured analysis of private health insurance policy frameworks, coverage gaps, and household uptake patterns.
Policy and evidence research support.
Structured evidence synthesis, policy review, and comparative analysis of coverage frameworks.
Evidence synthesis · Policy review · Comparative analysis · Literature mapping
Structured policy brief.
Contribution: a policy brief with evidence-based recommendations and gap analysis.
Anonymised. Client details withheld in line with confidentiality.
Sustainability Bond Social KPI Review
A financial institution required review and alignment of social KPIs for a sustainability bond framework against established ESG and SDG benchmarks.
Evidence and framework review.
Evidence synthesis and KPI framework review with mapping against SDG benchmarks.
Evidence synthesis · KPI framework review · SDG mapping · Policy analysis
KPI alignment report.
Contribution: a benchmark comparison and recommendations for disclosure language.
Anonymised. Client details withheld in line with confidentiality.
Regulatory Submission Research Support
A regulatory submission required structured evidence review and supporting policy context documentation.
Research and evidence support.
Structured literature review, regulatory analysis, and evidence summary.
Literature review · Regulatory analysis · Evidence summary · Proposal writing
Supporting documentation package.
Contribution: a supporting documentation package for the regulatory submission.
Anonymised. Client details withheld in line with confidentiality.
Independent Methodological Review of a Health Research Manuscript
A peer-review submission in health research required independent review of its statistical methodology and results reporting.
Independent methodological and statistical review.
Assessed the analytical approach and results reporting against a peer-review framework.
Statistical review · Methodology assessment · R
Methodological review report.
Contribution: a detailed review report with specific recommendations.
Anonymised. Client details withheld in line with confidentiality.
Household Healthcare Decision-Making Analysis
Longitudinal household data was analysed to identify patterns in healthcare-seeking behaviour and policy uptake across income groups.
Quantitative data analysis.
Panel data analysis with fixed effects modelling and descriptive statistics.
R · Panel data analysis · Fixed effects modelling
Analytical report.
Contribution: an analytical report on household healthcare-seeking patterns.
Anonymised. Client details withheld in line with confidentiality.
COE, Car Ownership and Urban Inequality
How does Singapore's vehicle quota auction system create distributional inequalities in urban mobility access?
Policy economics analysis.
Econometric analysis of quota outcomes and their distributional effects.
R · Panel data · Policy economics
Working paper.
Contribution: a working paper on distributional outcomes of the quota system.
Anonymised. Client details withheld in line with confidentiality.
How a project runs
Initial Discussion
Understand the research question, project requirements, and expected deliverables.
Scope & Proposal
Define the methodological approach, timelines, deliverables, and project scope.
Research & Analysis
Execute the agreed research and analytical activities, with regular communication.
Delivery & Interpretation
Provide documented outputs, findings, and recommendations appropriate to the engagement.
Projects are scoped individually and may be undertaken on a project, advisory, or collaborative basis.
Discuss a project
Tell me about the question you are working on. Share as much or as little detail as you like at this stage — the first conversation is about understanding the problem, not committing to an approach.
You are welcome to reach me through any of my usual contact channels. Every enquiry is treated in confidence.
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