Mission

The mission of the Department of Biostatistics

To conduct fundamental research that generates new discoveries in theory and methods of statistics and data science
To provide expertise and leadership and to promote interdisciplinary research in domain areas related to human health and the life sciences
To develop future researchers and professionals in the field of biostatistics through a graduate program that combines rigorous training in theory and methods with meaningful engagement in interdisciplinary research
To provide high quality courses and mentoring in biostatistics and data science for the broader community of students and researchers at Brown
To 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.