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May 19, 2026 News from SPH

Brown MPH Students use grant-writing to elevate local community organizations

In a unique MPH capstone course, Brown graduate students learn the art of listening, grant writing and giving back.

April 8, 2026 News from SPH

Brown students dive into data to protect Rhode Island waterways

Teams of undergraduates at Brown’s first-ever Health Data Fest spent 36 hours transforming environmental datasets into actionable strategies for tackling the growing threat of toxic cyanobacteria blooms.

March 25, 2026 News from SPH

Making the data speak

Biostatistician Ying Ma’s work in genomics is shaping personalized treatments for the world’s most challenging diseases.

March 18, 2026 News from Biostatistics

Biostatistics faculty and students attend and present at the annual Eastern North American Region (ENAR) 2026

March 17, 2026 News from SPH

Inside Brown’s new statistics curriculum

By eliminating redundant coursework, expanding elective opportunities and introducing R programming earlier in the program, the Department of Biostatistics is pivoting toward a deeper, student-focused and computational approach to the field.

March 9, 2026 Online Master of Science in Biostatistics

Peter Lipman filmed media assets for BHDS 2050: Problem-driven Biostatistics and Capstone Project

Our very own Associate Professor of the Practice of Biostatistics, Peter Lipman filmed media assets for BHDS 2050: Problem-driven Biostatistics and Capstone Project (the filming studio is at 225 Dyer St, in the School of Professional Studies)

March 1, 2026 News from Biostatistics

Biostatistics New Administrative Manager - Danielle Lilly

The Department of Biostatistics is pleased to welcome one of our newest members, Danielle Lilly!

December 9, 2025 Brown DSI

Ying Ma awarded The DSI Early Career Research Award for Biological Sciences

Congratulations to our very own Edens Family Assistant Professor of Healthcare Communications and Technology and Assistant Professor of Biostatistics, Ying Ma for receiving the DSI Early Career Research Award for Biological Sciences!

December 5, 2025 News from Biostatistics

The CBHDS/Biostats Holiday Party 2025!

The CBHDS/Biostats hosted the annual Holiday Party for our faculty, staff, and students on December 5th, 2025!

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