The Department of Biostatistics tackles pressing public health challenges by conducting cutting-edge research and translation and by offering top-quality education and training.
Congratulations to alumna Dr. Li Chen (ScD 1996), Head of Hematology Oncology Biostatistics at Amgen, who has been elected as the 2027 Chair of the Biopharmaceutical Section—the largest section of the…
Our community is mourning the loss of Dr. Victor De Gruttola, Professor of Biostatistics, Emeritus, and former chair of the Department of Biostatistics, who passed away on March 18. For…
We are excited to share that Dr. Briana Stephenson has received the 2026 COPSS Emerging Leader Award! This award recognizes early-career statisticians who are already making a meaningful impact in their…
We are pleased to share that Tianxi Cai has been named the 2026 Mosteller Statistician of the Year. This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of statistics. Dr. Cai’s…
The Harvard Data Science Initiative (HDSI) is an interfaculty initiative at Harvard University that brings together leading scientists, statisticians, and experts from across academia to advance data science for education…
While this year has brought more than its share of challenges for our field, our school, and our department, it has also underscored the resilience, creativity, and dedication of our…
The Harvard Catalyst Biostatistics Program had an eventful year. The Program saw many successes in 2025. Our biostatistician and bioinformatician consultants provided close to 600 consultations. Investigators across Harvard and its affiliated…
The Department of Biostatistics’ Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR), directed by Professor Michael Hughes, has a broad research agenda across infectious diseases including HIV, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, influenza, COVID-19…
