Giving Back 2016

We are extremely pleased to announce the receipt of a very generous gift to the Department of Biostatistics that has enabled us to fully endow the James Ware Fellowship Fund and … Continue reading “Giving Back 2016”

2016 Holiday Message from Xihong Lin

As we approach the holiday season, I would like to express my warmest appreciation to faculty, students, postdoctoral fellows, staff, alumni, and friends of the Harvard Biostatistics Department for your … Continue reading “2016 Holiday Message from Xihong Lin”

KAU Collaboration in 2016

Continuing the work initiated by Bahaa Abalkhail and Jim Ware, the King Abdulaziz University MPH in Biostatistics and Epidemiology Program continues to grow under the able guidance of Marcello Pagano, … Continue reading “KAU Collaboration in 2016”

2016 Holiday Message from Brent Coull

The Department was busy this past year concentrating on the development of several educational initiatives. We launched a new Masters program in Health Data Science, with the first cohort scheduled … Continue reading “2016 Holiday Message from Brent Coull”

Special Seminar with Boehringer Ingelheim

Please join us for a special presentation by a group of statisticians from the pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim on Friday, December 9 at noon in the Biostats Conference Room. The group will … Continue reading “Special Seminar with Boehringer Ingelheim”

Fostering the Next Generation of Statisticians through Collaborative Internships

A well-structured internship program offers an opportunity to gain real-world experience and develop collaborations with cross-functional teams in real-world settings.  In a recent session of the 2016 Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) in … Continue reading “Fostering the Next Generation of Statisticians through Collaborative Internships”

Harvard Catalyst Biostatistics Journal Club

Using Historical Data for Bayesian Sample Size Determination  Wednesday, December 7, 2016 12:30pm – 1:30pm Bldg 2, Rm 426 – large conference room  Dr. Kush Kapur Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School Senior Biostatistician, … Continue reading “Harvard Catalyst Biostatistics Journal Club”