Dr. Laird's major research interest is the development of statistical methodology in four primary areas: statistical genetics, longitudinal studies, missing or incomplete data, and analysis of multiple informant data. She has worked extensively in the Analysis of Family Based Studies in Genetics, and currently collaborates on genetic studies in BiPolar Disorder, Asthma and Lung Disease.
Nan Laird
Professor of Biostatistics
Department of Biostatistics
655 Huntington Avenue
Building II 4th Floor, Room 447
Boston, MA 02115
617.432.1056
laird@hsph.harvard.edu
Education
Ph.D., 1975, Harvard University