Biostatistics Events

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 data from genome, exposome and phenome are becoming available at a rapidly increasing rate. Examples include Whole Genome Sequencing data, smartphone data, wearable devices, and... 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 Genome-wide Epigenetic Studies In genome-wide epigenetic studies, it is of great scientific interest to assess whether the effect of exposure on a clinical outcome is... 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 infectious disease dynamics has been critical throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Of particular interest are the incidence, total prevalence, and effective reproductive number (Rt). Estimating these... 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 registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the reception with a personal URL for your use to join the event. Contact... 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 with questions.

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... 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 »