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UW Biostat faculty named ASA fellows
Two UW Biostatistics faculty members have been elected Fellows of the American Statistical Association (ASA): Affiliate Professor of Biostatistics Charles Kooperberg and Research Professor and UW graduate, Michael LeBla
Natalie Gasca overlooking Lake Titicaca in Bolivia
Natalie Gasca overlooking Lake Titicaca in Bolivia
Biostat student travels the globe as UW Bonderman Fellow
For eight months, Biostatistics PhD student Natalie Gasca traveled solo through Latin America and Asia, exploring small communities, connecting with people and learning about their local culture. She expected the trip to be a life-changing experience but could not have foreseen the impact it would have on her personal, academic and career perspectives.
Lucy Gao
Lucy Gao
Lucy Gao
Lucy Gao
Lucy Gao Awarded ASA Travel Scholarship
Biostatistics PhD student Lucy Gao was awarded a travel scholarship from the American Statistical Association’s (ASA) Biometrics Section to present at the 2019 Joint Statistical Meetings, July 27-August 1, in Denver, Colo.
Prentice, Witten, Gilbert and Self
Prentice, Witten, Gilbert and Self
Biostatistics faculty listed among world's most highly cited researchers for 2018
Biostatistics professors Ross Prentice, Daniela Witten, Peter Gilbert, and Steven Self (emeritus) earned places on the list of the
Marlena Bannick posing outside Ethiopian Public Health Institute
Marlena Bannick posing outside Ethiopian Public Health Institute
Global study on morbidity takes Biostatistics student to Ethiopia
MS student Marlena Bannick always knew she wanted to work in a field where she could positively impact the health of populations, though she wasn't sure what the best fit would be. But once she took her first biostatistics course as an undergrad at UW, she was hooked.
Kelsey Grinde
Kelsey Grinde
UW Biostat student recognized for leadership and community outreach
UW Biostatistics PhD student Kelsey Grinde is the first recipient of the Dorothy (Dottie) L. Simpson Leadership Award presented by the Seattle Chapter of Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation.
Attendees at UW Biostatistics Colloquium 2018
Attendees at UW Biostatistics Colloquium 2018
Colloquium showcases real-life impact of biostatistics in research
The first-ever UW Biostatistics Colloquium brought together an impressive roster of speakers which included established and emerging voices from the Pacific Northwest biostatistics community.