Ting Ye, University of Washington School of Public Health associate professor of biostatistics, has received the 2027 Thelma and Marvin Zelen Emerging Women Leaders in Data Science Award given by the Institute of Mathematical Statistics.
The award is given annually to three women data scientists who are within 10 years of completing their PhD.
Ye was selected for her pioneering statistical methodology in causal inference and clinical trials, bridging deep mathematical rigor and real-world clinical utility. Her foundational work on covariate adjustment, Mendelian randomization, and trial data integration has directly shaped regulatory and industry practice, earning citation in official FDA guidance for Phase III confirmatory trials. Her impact is further amplified by widely adopted open-source software, high-profile early-career accolades, and dedicated service to the profession.
“Ting’s brilliant research, creativity, and remarkable contributions to our field make her so deserving of this honor,” said Andrea Rotnitzky, professor of biostatistics at UW. “We are incredibly fortunate to have her as our colleague, and I could not be happier to see her accomplishments recognized in this way.”
