Department of Biostatistics
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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 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.
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)
News from Biostatistics
Biostatistics New Administrative Manager - Danielle Lilly
The Department of Biostatistics is pleased to welcome one of our newest members, Danielle Lilly!
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!
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!
Associate Professor of the Practice of Biostatistics, Peter Lipman presented "Life of a Data Scientist" at the Data Science Institute Industry Talk on December 2nd!
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