Xinlei Chen Receives 2025 ASA Student Paper Award for Research on Federated Learning and Sepsis
The American Statistical Association Statistical Computing and Statistical Graphics Sections has awarded Xinlei Chen the prestigious 2025 ASA Student Paper Award.
Journey Through Biostatistics: Runjia Li Bridges Theory, Practice, and Community
Runjia Li, a PhD candidate in the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science, , recently completed work for her dissertation, which focuses on developing doubly robust methods for estimating causal effects in survival data. Her research was motivated by her advisor’s work and explored real-world problems encountered through collaborations with critical care departments.
Public Health and Engineering team up on five research projects
Pitt’s School of Public Health, Swanson School of Engineering, and Clinical and Translational Science Institute have joined up to award $450,000 to five transdisciplinary pilot investigations focused on precision public health, a field that uses data science to develop targeted interventions by person, place and time.
4 Pitt projects making life healthier — not just longer
Maria Mori Brooks professor of epidemiology and of biostatistics and health data science and Anne Newman, a distinguished professor of epidemiology are working across a broad spectrum of disciplines to promote health and well-being across life stages.
Graduate Student Fellowship Grant Award: Haoran Hu’s Achievement
Haoran Hu, a dedicated PhD student at the University of Pittsburgh, has been honored with the prestigious Graduate Student Fellowship Grant Award from UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. This fellowship is designed to support full-time PhD students conducting innovative research under the mentorship of CHP faculty members. The award offers a $40,000 annual funding for two years, aiming to advance impactful research collaborations and nurture the next generation of scientific leaders.
Using AI to address post-COVID health care demands
A study led by Qiong Wu, PhD, assistant professor of biostatistics and health data science at Pitt’s School of Public Health, is using artificial intelligence (AI) to tailor treatment and care in hospital settings.
Dr. Jiebiao Wang Secures R21 Grant to Explore Genetic Diversity and Mediation Mechanisms
Dr. Jiebiao Wang has been awarded a two-year R21 grant from the National Institute on Aging, titled "Heterogeneous Genetic Effects and Mediation in Alzheimer's Disease" (R21AG087057), with a total amount of $418,795.
From Academia to Industry: Chris Barker's Journey in Statistics and Public Health
Chris Barker (BIOST ’80) emphasizes the value of his experiences in graduate school, particularly at the University of Pittsburgh. "I think that's kind of where I thrive," he says.
Event promotes school-wide practice projects
Sixteen graduate students from four departments at the School of Public Health took part in the first-ever Public Health Practice Showcase held Friday, Nov. 15, at the Community Engagement Center in the Hill District.
Alumnus of Our Doctoral Program Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure
Tianzhou (Charles) Ma’s journey to becoming a biostatistician began at the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a doctoral degree in biostatistics in 2018. Before arriving at Pitt, Ma earned his bachelor’s degree in genetics from the University of Toronto and completed his master’s in biostatistics at Yale University.
Pitt Public Health honors alumni at awards ceremony
The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health will recognize seven alumni for their outstanding service to the field of public health at an awards ceremony on Nov. 22.
We're Hiring! Education-Focused Faculty Position
Seeking applicants for a faculty position with primary responsibility on the educational mission of the department and the school. The candidates may also have interests in methodological and collaborative research. The position is open at the assistant, associate, or full professor level in the appointment stream, based on qualifications, with a start date in Fall 2025 or earlier.
From Puerto Rico to Pittsburgh: Bedda Rosario’s Journey to Becoming a Biostatistician
Bedda Rosario's fascination with numbers and patterns began at a young age. Growing up in Puerto Rico, she was drawn to mathematics and problem-solving, and she pursued these interests as an undergraduate at the University of Puerto Rico where she majored in mathematics. However, it wasn't until she took a probability and statistics course in her fourth year that she discovered her true passion for biostatistics and public health.
Path to public health: Vice Dean Jeanine Buchanich
Jeanine Buchanich, PhD, MPH, MEd, started her journey as an undergraduate at the University of Pittsburgh, where she traversed a winding path to her new role as the vice dean of Pitt Public Health.
Making a Difference with Data
With an undergraduate degree in neuroscience, Kayleigh Adamson (BIOST ‘20) has always been fascinated by the intersection of health research and statistics, but it wasn't until she came to Pitt that she developed her true passion for biostatistics. It was a good fit with her heavy science background.