Interview with Xihong Lin on Women in STEM

Late last year, the Statistics Department interviewed Professor Xihong Lin as part of a series celebrating women in statistics and data science. Dr Lin’s research focuses on developing and applying scalable statistical and machine learning … Continue reading “Interview with Xihong Lin on Women in STEM”

Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR): Year-End Update 2022

The Department of Biostatistics’ Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR), directed by Professor Michael Hughes, has a broad research agenda on infectious diseases with a longstanding focus on HIV, tuberculosis … Continue reading “Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR): Year-End Update 2022”

Harvard Catalyst Biostatistics Program: Year-end Update 2022

The Harvard Catalyst Biostatistics Program had an eventful year. The Program saw many successes in 2022, in spite of the continued challenges that we face due to COVID-19. Our biostatistician and … Continue reading “Harvard Catalyst Biostatistics Program: Year-end Update 2022”

Erin Lake Appointed Lecturer on Biostatistics

Congratulations to alumna Erin Lake,  ScD ’01, who has been appointed Lecturer on Biostatistics!Dr. Lake is formerly an Instructor of Biostatistics in the department, and will continue to serve as Co-Director of the … Continue reading “Erin Lake Appointed Lecturer on Biostatistics”

Upcoming Thesis Defenses

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Boston ASA Chapter Event w. Victor De Gruttola – 12/7

A Conversation with Victor De GruttolaThe Boston Chapter of the ASA is excited to present a conversation with Professor of Biostatistics Victor De Gruttola, moderated by department alumna and MGH Director … Continue reading “Boston ASA Chapter Event w. Victor De Gruttola – 12/7”

174th Cutter Lecture w. Dr. Karl Lauterbach – 12/9

174th Cutter Lecture on Preventive MedicineFriday, December 9, 20224:00-5:00PM ETHSPH, Snyder Auditorium (Kresge G1)Register here to attend this in-person event or to receive a livestream linkDr. Karl Lauterbach, Federal Minister of Health, … Continue reading “174th Cutter Lecture w. Dr. Karl Lauterbach – 12/9”