Curtis Huttenhower Promoted to Professor!

We are extremely pleased to announce that Curtis Huttenhower has been promoted to Professor of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics! The message below is adapted from Dean Michelle Williams announcement: Dr. … Continue reading “Curtis Huttenhower Promoted to Professor!”

The Promise of Microbiome for Medicine & Public Health

Curtis Huttenhower, Associate Professor of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, believes that microbiome research is poised to revolutionize public health. Recent advances in molecular technology and the declining cost of genetic … Continue reading “The Promise of Microbiome for Medicine & Public Health”

Rebecca Betensky to Chair Biostatistics at NYU

We wish to congratulate Rebecca Betensky on her new role as Chair and Professor of Biostatistics at New York University’s College of Global Public Health, which begins on October 1. … Continue reading “Rebecca Betensky to Chair Biostatistics at NYU”

Myrto Lefkopoulou Distinguished Lectureship

The Department was honored to host Dr. Elizabeth Stuart and present her with the Myrto Lefkopoulou Award last week. Thank you to the award committee for their work in the selection process, the committee chair, Garrett Fitzmaurice, … Continue reading “Myrto Lefkopoulou Distinguished Lectureship”

Biostats Faculty, Students & Alumni at Statfest 2018

StatFest 2018 was hosted at Amherst College this past weekend. The one-day conference is an ongoing initiative of the American Statistical Association, aimed at encouraging undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups … Continue reading “Biostats Faculty, Students & Alumni at Statfest 2018”

Harvard Data Science Industry Seminar – 9/24

Industry Seminar Fernanda Viégas and Martin Wattenberg Monday, September 24, 2018 5:00pm to 7:00pm – Room Location TBA Register Here The Harvard Data Science Initiative is excited to announce a … Continue reading “Harvard Data Science Industry Seminar – 9/24”

Myrto Award: Elizabeth Stuart Lecture – 9/20

See website for more on Elizabeth Stuart and her upcoming talk. One more individual meeting is available on Thursday – please contact Shaina Andelman to schedule. Students and postdocs may still … Continue reading “Myrto Award: Elizabeth Stuart Lecture – 9/20”