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Lu Tang

From statistical methods to personalized treatment solutions

Lu Tang, associate professor of biostatistics and health data science, finds it fun to look at mathematical equations, but says it's more rewarding to see what statistics can do to improve clinical decision making and patient outcomes.

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Lu Tang - Senior Vice Chancellor’s Research Seminar Series

Pitt’s Senior Vice Chancellor’s Research Seminar Series, known as the 12@12 series, highlights twelve outstanding young investigators each year whose research spans fundamental science, translational medicine, health equity, and innovative approaches to biomedical discovery. This year, Lu Tang, PhD, associate professor and vice chair for education in the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science, will present his work on December 12, focusing on developing advanced statistical methods to improve study design, data analysis, and interpretation in biomedical research.