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"My advice is to keep an open mind as to how what you're learning could be applied to your research interests, and engage the faculty for advice as you progress through the program."

A fellow at the National Institutes of Health, Omotosho is interested in clinical research in neuroendocrine tumors, pituitary disorders,and Cushing's disease.

Alyssa Platt, a distinguished biostatistician, has made extraordinary contributions to the Duke Global Health Institute and the School of Medicine. Her leadership in advancing data practices, mentoring junior scientists, and fostering global research collaborations has set a new standard for excellence. As one nominator noted, “Alyssa embodies excellence in all that she does, and she sets an incredible example and mentor for our other staff members.”

Awards were presented at the School of Medicine Awards Ceremony on May 19th.

Congratulations to 49 students in the Master of Biostatistics program, 32 students in the Master of Management in Clinical Informatics program, 10 students in the Master of Health Science in Clinical Research program, 8 students in the Biostatistics PhD program, and 15 students in the Computational Biology and Bioinformatics PhD program who graduated in May. They were among 442 students from the Duke University School of Medicine who graduated, marking the successful culmination of their hard work and dedication.

"Beyond learning theoretical foundations and developing a comprehensive toolkit of biostatistical methods, I learned how to think like a researcher and how to collaborate effectively – especially in a field characterized by team science."

"The most important thing I learned at Duke was how to lead through complexity — where technical innovation, clinical realities, and organizational behavior intersect."

"The most important thing I learned at Duke was how to think like a clinical researcher—asking the right questions, designing meaningful studies, and translating data into impact."

Susan Halabi, PhD, James B.

Biostatistics doctoral student Peijin Wang and master of biostatistics alum Yi Liu were honored with the 2025 Best Poster Award from the organizing committee of the annual Duke Industry Statistics