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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BDIG Event with Dr. Melody Goodman – 2/5
BDIG is excited to host a lunch time event with Dr. Melody Goodman where she will talk about “Developing Pathways to Increase Racial/Ethnic Diversity in Biostatistics and Data Science”.Please note…
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Inclusive Teaching Workshop – 1/30
BDIG is excited to host an Inclusive Teaching Workshop next week on Tuesday, Jan 30th.1:00-2:00 pm | Biostats Conference Room (2-426)Please RSVP here. Related Topics Last Updated Get the latest…
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Upcoming MET Event – 1/31
Marianne Wessling-Resnick Distinguished LectureWednesday Jan 31, 2024 | 12-1 pm | FXB G12“Epigenetics of Learning Memory: How to fix ‘too much’ or ‘too little’”Shelley BergerDirector, Epigenetics InstitutePerelman School of MedicineUniversity…
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DF/HCC Celebration of Early Career Investigators – 1/31
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Hui Li Receives Student Paper Award!
Congratulations to Hui Li, a PhD candidate in the lab of Dr. Xihong Lin, who received the 2024 ASA Section on Statistics in Genetics and Genomics (SSGG) Student Paper Award…
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Recent Publication Highlights Results of a New Adaptive, Efficient Multi-arm Phase 2 Clinical Trial for Glioblastoma
A recent publication in the Journal of Clinical Oncology shares the results of an innovative phase 2 clinical trial led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in collaboration with 10 major brain…
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Independent Research Talks – 1/18-19
Please join us for the student Independent Research Talks on January 18-19, 2024. See schedule above for times and location. A small reception will be held after the final talk…
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Microbiome Epidemiology Working Group – Upcoming Events
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Frontiers in Biostatistics – 1/16
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Low-carbohydrate diets emphasizing healthy, plant-based sources associated with slower long-term weight gain
Low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of plant-based proteins and fats with healthy carbohydrates such as whole grains were associated with slower long-term weight gain than low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of animal proteins and fats with unhealthy carbohydrates like refined starches, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
