About

Beyond the Lab

Biostatistician by day, maker and martial artist by night.

Logic & craft

Where structure meets creativity

Beyond the world of clinical trial design and complex datasets, I’ve always been drawn to the intersection of logic and creativity. Whether I’m building a web app or designing a physical object, I find a particular joy in the mathematical side of art. It is incredibly satisfying to take a technical tool and use it to bring a precise, aesthetic vision to life.

My creative work often centers on these types of structured patterns. One of my favorite ongoing projects is a series of laser-cut tessellations featuring tiled geckos, where the challenge lies in the perfect fit of every geometric curve. I love the process of moving from a digital design to a tactile object, using tools like programmable laser cutters and computerized embroidery to bridge the gap between code and craft.

Laser-cut geckos, inspired by M. C. Escher
Laser-cut geckos, inspired by MC Escher
Discipline & precision

A different kind of precision

Lately, I’ve also been channelling that energy into a different kind of precision: Taekwondo. It’s a return to form for me; I originally earned my black belt in California at fifteen. After a long hiatus, I’ve stepped back onto the mats and am currently preparing to re-test for my belt. There is something incredibly grounding about the discipline required to master a form or perfect a strike.

For me, these pursuits are the perfect counterbalance to my academic work. After a day spent deep in data analysis and biostatistical modeling, there’s nothing quite like the mental reset of a grueling workout. I'm not much of a TV gal. Instead I’d rather spend my evening kicking pads and pushing my limits, finding the same focus in the dojang that I do in the lab.

Kelsey Grantham in a taekwondo uniform
Back on the mats in Melbourne
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I'm always open to collaborations that push the boundaries of trial methodology or involve creative ways to visualize data.