Biostatistics Journal Club – 11/15

Biostatistics Journal Club: Machine Learning for Imputation of Missing-not-at-Random DataWednesday, November 15, 20231:00 pm – 2:00 pmZoomMissing-not-at-random (MNAR) data frequently appears in real world scenarios, especially when the missing data … Continue reading “Biostatistics Journal Club – 11/15”

Professor Xihong Lin Reflects on NAS Election and Career Highlights

Professor Xihong Lin was elected as one of 120 new members of the National Academy of Sciences this year in recognition of her continuing achievements in original research focusing on developing and … Continue reading “Professor Xihong Lin Reflects on NAS Election and Career Highlights”

2023 PQG Conference Tackles Diversity in the Genomics Field

The 2023 PQG Conference: Diversity in Genetics and Genomics was held at the Joseph Martin Conference Center this past Oct 17-18.  It marked an exciting return to in-person meeting for the first … Continue reading “2023 PQG Conference Tackles Diversity in the Genomics Field”

Proposed ban on chemical linked to Woburn leukemia cluster research chronicled in ‘A Civil Action’

A recent article in the Boston Globe announced the EPA’s proposal for a full ban on chemical linked to Woburn leukemia cluster. Trichloroethylene, also known as TCE, has been tied to … Continue reading “Proposed ban on chemical linked to Woburn leukemia cluster research chronicled in ‘A Civil Action’”

National Academy of Medicine Induction Ceremony

Congratulations to Biostatistics Chair John Quackenbush and Alumnus Miguel Marino, PhD ’11  who were both inducted into the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) in a ceremony last week.  Dr. Quackenbush was named to NAM for being … Continue reading “National Academy of Medicine Induction Ceremony”

Rachel Nethery elected to ENAR’s RECOM

Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Biostatistics Rachel Nethery who was just elected as a member of the International Biometric Society’s Eastern North American Region (ENAR) Regional Committee (RECOM). Rachel will serve as a RECOM member … Continue reading “Rachel Nethery elected to ENAR’s RECOM”

2023 Lagakos Distinguished Alumni Award Lecture – 10/19

We are excited to welcome alumna Rui Wang, PhD ’08, Associate Professor of Population Medicine at the Harvard Medical School and Associate Professor of Biostatistics at the Harvard T.H Chan School … Continue reading “2023 Lagakos Distinguished Alumni Award Lecture – 10/19”