Biostatistics & Bioinformatics News

A first-of-its-kind study documents Durham neighborhoods with higher levels of structural racism also have higher rates of chronic disease. Duke researchers are expanding their work to help others conduct similar studies in their own cities, and to use that data to inform policy efforts to intervene where it’s needed most.

David Page, PhD, James B. Duke Professor and chair of the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, was honored with a prestigious “Test of Time” Award at the 33rd USENIX Security Symposium.

In a commentary published by the North Carolina Medical Journal, EVP for Health Affairs and School of Medicine Dean Mary E. Klotman, MD, and Michael Pencina, PhD, describe how academic medical centers can take a leading role in the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence in health care.

The Whitehead Scholars Program, helps attract and nurture the most promising biomedical researchers to the faculty at Duke University School of Medicine.

The Duke Master of Biostatistics program hosted a graduation ceremony and celebration for 45 students. 

Elaona Lemoto, a PhD candidate in biostatistics and bioinformatics, has been awarded an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Early-Career Award from the Society for Clinical Trials (SCT).

Congratulations to the seven students from Duke University School of Medicine who were awarded the Master of Health Science in Clinical Research (CRTP) on Sunday, May 12, 2024, marking the successful culmination of their hard work and dedication.

Former Summer Scholar, Brielle-Anne Michel will soon trade in her cap and gown from Wake Forest University for a lab coat in the Duke University Program in Genetics and Genomics (UPGG).

CBB’s student, Ben Neubert, participated in Duke Startup Showcase. He is also a founder for the New Ventures Develop course in I&E for Spring 2024. (I&E 395).

Zhang is one of this year's winners of the COPSS Emerging Leader Award. Congratulations, Anru!