Biostatistics Events

Dr. Donna Spiegelman has a joint doctorate in biostatistics and epidemiology and her research is motivated by problems that arise in epidemiology and require biostatistical settlement; in part a focus on troubleshooting methods for study design and data analysis to reduce bias in estimation and inference due to measurement error or misclassification in the exposure... Read more »

Dr. Richard Cook's research interests include the development and application of statistical methods for public health research. Specific areas of interest include the analysis of life history data, longitudinal data... Read more »

Dr. Jonathan Wakefield worked internationally and at University of Washington since 1999 in the Departments of Statistics and Biostatistics; he was Chair of the Dept. of Statistics from 2009-2011. His... Read more »

Please note the changed time of day for this Seminar: 2-3 pm. The Biostatistics Department Awards Day will commence directly after the seminar. Dr. Yijuan Hu is the 2020 J.E... Read more »

The 2021 Bernard G. Greenberg Distinguished Lecture Series Featuring Professor Xihong Lin, Harvard University Lecture 1: May 20, 10-11:00 a.m. Scalable Statistical Inference of Large-Scale Whole Genome Sequencing Studies Big... Read more »

The 2021 Bernard G. Greenberg Distinguished Lecture Series Featuring Professor Xihong Lin, Harvard University Lecture 2: May 20, 3-4 p.m. Large-Scale Hypothesis Testing for Causal Mediation Effects with Applications in... Read more »

The 2021 Bernard G. Greenberg Distinguished Lecture Series Featuring Professor Xihong Lin, Harvard University Lecture 3: May 21, 10-11 a.m. Regression Models for COVID-19 Epidemic Dynamics with Incomplete Data Modeling... Read more »

Join the Department of Biostatistics for a Gillings Virtual Reception in conjunction with the Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) 2021. To join this virtual event, you must register in advance. After... Read more »

Come learn from current Biostatistics students who have been through the application process. Open to all interested/potential applicants to the Gillings School's biostatistics programs. Register in advance. Contact Taylor Krajewski... Read more »

Machine learning analysis methods offer the opportunity to integrate and learn from large amounts of biological, clinical, and environmental data. During this session, clinicians and researchers will explore the use of machine learning tools and precision medicine techniques in clinical research. This session will feature an overview of machine learning tools in the field of... Read more »

This symposium is the culmination of the summer research experience for our BUSI interns. It offers them a space to engage with fellow students, faculty, and the community while discussing... Read more »

The Department of Biostatistics is pleased to return to in-person lectures on the UNC Campus this year. Please join them in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Memorial Auditorium, 0001 Michael... Read more »

This symposium is the culmination of the summer research experience for BUSI interns. It offers them a space to engage with fellow students, faculty and the community while discussing their... Read more »

Do you ever wonder how some researchers can understand technical seminar talks and ask inquisitive questions? You probably never formally learned how to effectively listen and evaluate important technical information... Read more »

Registration open for Odum Institute short course, "Big Data, Bigger Deal?" Dr. Trent D. Buskirk is the Novak Family Professor of Data Science and the Chair of the Applied Statistics and Operations... Read more »