The Department of Biostatistics at Brown conducts fundamental research that generates new discoveries in theory and methods of statistics and data science. We provide expertise and leadership in the field of biostatistics and perform interdisciplinary research in domain areas related to human health and the life sciences.
Our academic programs combine rigorous training in theory and methods with meaningful engagement in interdisciplinary research. We provide high quality courses and mentoring in biostatistics and data science for the broader community of students and researchers at the University. Additionally we serve the academic community at Brown, and the scientific community at large, by providing intellectual and organizational leadership and collaboration on programs in the statistical and data sciences.