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PhD student Connie Zhang has received a 2025 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship for her work on developing methods for high-dimensional multivariate time series analysis through GARCH models. The model, which she is developing in partnership with faculty member Ali Shojaie, shows promise in identifying biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease, which could facilitate earlier diagnosis and more effective interventions.
UW Biostatistics hosted an all-day colloquium April 4, drawing students, faculty, and alumni together for a dynamic day of learning, inspiration, and connection. The event showcased a wide range of biostatistical work conducted by alumni in various fields, and provided a unique networking opportunity for students and alumni.
Children exposed to higher ozone levels early in life are more likely to develop asthma
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UW Professor of Biostatistics Adam Szpiro is co-author of a study, recently published in JAMA Network Open, that examined the link between early childhood exposure to ozone and a child’s risk of developing asthma.
Children exposed to higher ozone levels early in life are more likely to develop asthma
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Professor of Biostatistics Adam Szpiro collaborated on a study that found that children exposed to higher levels of ozone in their first two years of life were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with asthma or wheezing at ages 4-6 — but researchers didn’t observe the increased risk of asthma at ages 8-9. The study was published in a recent JAMA Network Open.
University of Washington Master of Science in Biostatistics Capstone program graduates were recognized in a ceremony held Friday, Mar. 14 at the Hans Rosling Center for Population Health. See highlights from the event.