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Our faculty includes leaders in the development of statistical methods for clinical trials, survival analysis, decision theory and genetic studies. Our mission is to develop, disseminate and apply biostatistical and analytical methods for research in the health sciences.
our programs
fast facts
Top 11 Ranked #11 in Biostatistics Programs at Public Universities by U.S. News & World Report
$9.33 million Research funding in AY 2022-2023
Masters students
Traditional Masters Students Currently 19 on-campus MS students enrolled
Online Masters Students Currently 41 online MS students enrolled
Masters of Public Health Students Currently 9 MPH students enrolled
Doctorate students
PhD Students Currently 38 PhD students enrolled
a message from our chair
Dr. Peihua Qiu
Welcome to the Department of Biostatistics. I am excited to have the opportunity to serve as the founding chair of the department since 2013. The department has had many accomplishments since its establishment in 2010.

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Postdoc Associate for Dr. Ira Longini – Area of Focus: Infectious Disease (528779)
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