Department of Biostatistics
The Department of Biostatistics tackles pressing public health challenges by conducting cutting-edge research and translation and by offering top-quality education and training.
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Boston, MA 02115
News
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Experts discuss AI’s growing role in transforming health care
Panelists explored how health care organizations are using AI tools.
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Nicholas Horton elected ASA President for 2028
A big congratulations to Nicholas Horton (SD 1999) who was elected the 123rd President of the American Statistical Association (ASA) for 2028. Nick is Beitzel Professor of Technology and Society (Statistics and Data Science) in…
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Alum Mohammad Haddadnia coaches Team USA International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI)
Mohammad Haddadnia, (SM 2025) currently serves as the Team USA Coach, International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI). He has been a coach for about a year and a half, and…
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Student honors: Spring 2026
Graduation awards, President’s Innovation Challenge, Three Minute Thesis competition.
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James Robins elected to National Academy of Sciences
Congratulations to James Robins who was among three faculty from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health elected as members of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). NAS members are elected in recognition…
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Li Chen elected as ASA Chair of Biopharmaceutical Section
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…
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Remembering Victor De Gruttola
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…
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Paul Rosenbaum Recipient of 2026 Zelen Leadership Award
We are extremely pleased to announce Dr. Paul Rosenbaum will be the recipient of the 2026 Marvin Zelen Leadership Award in Statistical Science! We will host Dr. Rosenbaum for a lecture on Thursday,…
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Briana Stephenson receives the 2026 COPSS Emerging Leader Award
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…
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Tianxi Cai named 2026 Mosteller Statistician
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…
