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Four UW Biostatistics MS Capstone student photos
Four UW Biostatistics MS Capstone student photos
MS Capstone students contribute to public health solutions
Over the course of six months, five student teams from the University of Washington School of Public Health, mentored by faculty from the Department of Biostatistics, partnered with regional health organizations to tackle significant real-world problems.
Ali Shojaie
Ali Shojaie
Ali Shojaie selected for 2022 Leo Breiman Award
Ali Shojaie, professor and associate chair of biostatistics at the University of Washington School of Public Health, has been selected to receive the American Statistical Association’s 
Graduates attending the MS Capstone Program graduation event on March 18, 2022022
Graduates attending the MS Capstone Program graduation event on March 18, 2022022
Biostatistics honors 2022 graduates from MS Capstone program
Highlights from the graduation event held March 18, 2022.
Three elephants in profile against a dark background
Three elephants in profile against a dark background
Biostatisticians help identify and prosecute ivory traffickers
Researchers have unveiled new genetic tools that make it easier for authorities to identify and prosecute criminal organizations involved in ivory trafficking.
Photo of Bruce Weir, Sir David Cox, and Norm Breslow at 2008 Breslow Lecture
Photo of Bruce Weir, Sir David Cox, and Norm Breslow at 2008 Breslow Lecture
Sir David Cox, 1924-2022
As the statistical community mourns the passing of Sir David Cox, we remember his standing room-only 2008 Norman E.
Close up of coronavirus
Close up of coronavirus
UW Biostatistics Highlights for 2021
A look back at some highlights of UW Biostatistics community and member contributions and accomplishments during 2021.
Cocker spaniel sits next to food dish
Cocker spaniel sits next to food dish
Feeding frequency linked to dog health
A recent study suggests that dogs fed once a day have fewer physical health issues and better cognitive scores compared to dogs fed more frequently. Professor of Biostatistics Kathleen Kerr is the study's senior author and MS Capstone student Zihan Zheng is a co-author.
Headshots of MS Capstone Career Panelists
Headshots of MS Capstone Career Panelists
MS Capstone graduates share insights with current students
Four 2021 graduates from the Master of Science Capstone program met recently with current students to share information about their work and job search experience.