Biostatistics - University at Buffalo

The Department of Biostatistics is dedicated to providing outstanding academic and practical training opportunities in the context of cutting-edge biological and health science research.

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Our Alumni

“The field training offered me a great opportunity to learn practical skills and gain experience in clinical data management and analysis.”
12/12/18
Yali Zhang, MPH
"The solid theoretical foundation and accumulation of real world experience of UB students pave the road for their future success."
4/15/23
Yang Yang, PhD
“The statistics minor complemented my major in biomedical sciences by allowing me to better understand and critically analyze medical research."
12/12/18
Mary K. Scheda, BS, MS
“The faculty were very approachable and supportive, and provided me with a better understanding of my expectations for the future.”
12/12/18
Darryl George, MA
"I have benefited tremendously from the great diversity of people and thinking, the friendly learning environment, and the practical experience with mentors and collaborators."
12/14/18
Huiru Chang, MA
"The most enjoyable aspect of the program is the profound sense of belonging in a group of passionate people who challenge and support one another."
12/14/18
Sindhuja Sridharan, MS
“In addition to theoretical work, the courses provided me with valuable, hands-on experiences focused on statistical application and research."
12/12/18
Chong Wang, MA
“The statistics minor has given me a much better understanding of the techniques that are routinely used in psychology, as well as an appreciation for the wide range of methods that are available to researchers.”
12/14/18
Josh Barback
Statistics Minor
“Dr. Carter was excellent teacher and mentor to his students who went out of his way to make sure we each succeeded.”
12/12/18
Carmen Tekwe, PhD
"I also enjoyed the vastness of the backgrounds of the students here."
12/12/18
Andre Rei Weeks, MPH
"I wanted to learn more about how to employ mathematical tools to address practical issues and the real-world application of the field."
12/14/18
Joseph Consiglio, MA, PhD

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Researcher Spotlight

Randy Carter, PhD

Randy Carter, PhD, shares some of the hands-on research opportunities available to students in the Department of Biostatistics.

Funded Research

Modern Empirical Likelihood Methods in Biomedicine and Health
6/27/18
This project focuses on the preparation and writing of a book that will reflect a growing need for rigorous systematic presentations of classical and novel empirical likelihood (EL) approaches and their applications in biomedicine and health.
Enhancement Newborn Screening to Improve the Efficacy of Cord Blood Transplant for Krabbe Disease
9/16/16
Using bivariate analysis of Galc and PSY, we will develop a new paradigm aimed at early and accurate prediction of EIKD.

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