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Leonid Shpaner

Leon Shpaner

With over a decade of diverse experience across finance, education, personal development, and healthcare, Leon has an extensive background in data science.  Explore his work at https://www.leonshpaner.com. Leon currently applies his multifaceted expertise at UCLA Health, where he develops machine learning algorithms for predicting critical health conditions, including innovative models for patient healthcare costs and end-stage kidney disease. In addition to his role at UCLA Health, Leon is an adjunct professor at various institutions, including UCLA. His teaching ability to simplify complex statistical concepts has made him a respected figure in both professional and academic circles. Leon's broad skills have proven crucial across different industries, but his dedication to leveraging data to tackle healthcare challenges is a significant part of his work, especially at UCLA.

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