Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Our very own Associate Professor of the Practice of Biostatistics, Peter Lipman filmed media assets for BHDS 2050: Problem-driven Biostatistics and Capstone Project (the filming studio is at 225 Dyer St, in the School of Professional Studies)! biostatistics.sph.brown.edu/academics/ma... 010
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 02/04/2026On March 6th the Department of Biostatistics hosted a PhD Accepted Student Welcome & Mingle event! It was a wonderful opportunity to meet potential incoming students and welcome them to our wonderful department! 010
Reposted by Brown BiostatisticsBrown University School of Public Health @brownpublichealth.bsky.social · 30/03/2026New technologies are generating vast amounts of molecular data on cancer tissue. @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social Professor Ying Ma turns that raw numerical data into images, which, over time, may improve our ability to predict tumor behavior. sph.brown.edu/news/2026-03-25/ying-… 041
Reposted by Brown BiostatisticsBrown University School of Public Health @brownpublichealth.bsky.social · 25/03/2026At @brown.edu, instead of majors we have concentrations. It might also be surprising that @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social is home to the university's #statistics concentration. Program director Professor Alice Paul, explains the advantages of studying statistics in a school of public health. ⬇️ sph.brown.eduInside Brown's new statistics curriculumBy eliminating redundant coursework, expanding elective opportunities and introducing R programming earlier in the program, the Department of Biostatistics is pivoting toward a deeper, student-focused and computational approach to the field. 182
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 27/03/2026"Making The Data Speak" Our very own Ying Ma speaks on how her work in genomics is shaping personalized treatments for the world’s most challenging diseases. Read more here: sph.brown.edu/news/2026-03... 000
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 24/03/2026We are pleased to welcome our new Administrative Manager, Danielle Lilly to the @brown.edu @brownpublichealth.bsky.social Department of Biostatistics. Welcome Danielle! 🥳 Read more about Danielle here: biostatistics.sph.brown.edu/news/2026-03... 010
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Inside Brown’s new statistics curriculum: The Department of Biostatistics is pivoting toward a deeper, student-focused and computational approach to the field. Read More: sph.brown.edu/news/2026-03... 000
Reposted by Brown BiostatisticsBrown University School of Public Health @brownpublichealth.bsky.social · 14/03/2026In public health, we usually recommend pi—fundamental to the probability distributions that form the basis of biostatistical analysis—rather than pie.🥧 It might be irrational, but we make an exception on March 14th! Happy #piday from @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social and everyone at #BrownSPH! 171
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 10/03/2026The Brown University Health Data Fest is bringing undergraduate students together to tackle real-world environmental health challenges using Rhode Island water quality data. Interdisciplinary teams will collaborate, generate insights, and present their work to faculty judges. 100
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 06/03/2026The Center for Biostatistics and Health Data Science and The Department of Biostatistics presents: Statistics Seminar & Marshall Woods Lectureship Foundation of Fine Arts Series Spring 2026 lineup! Join us for an exciting roster of speakers and discussions on Mondays at noon. 100
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 05/03/2026TODAY! 🚨 Corwin Zigler, Ph.D., Professor of Biostatistics, Director of Ph.D. Graduate Program in Biostatistics will discuss his research into pollution, pathogens, food systems and extreme weather; the impacts on public health; and possible worthwhile adaptations. www.eventbrite.com/e/health-vul... 110
Reposted by Brown BiostatisticsBrown University School of Public Health @brownpublichealth.bsky.social · 21/02/2026“Sometimes ‘ask your doctor’ is really good advice, because your doctor has a lot of information," @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social Professor Alyssa Bilinski says. “But ‘ask your doctor’ cannot substitute for underinvestment in research over decades.”nature.comWhat drugs are safe during pregnancy? There’s a shocking lack of dataDrug trials have typically excluded pregnant people for safety reasons. But that’s now starting to change. 031
Reposted by Brown BiostatisticsBrown University School of Public Health @brownpublichealth.bsky.social · 05/03/2026TODAY 3/5 4PM Join experts on pollution, pathogens, food systems, weather & public health for a #BrownClimateWeek discussion! @brown-ibes.bsky.social @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social @brown-epi.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/health-vulnera… 065
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 12/02/2026📰 Check out our January 2026 Newsletter! Subscribe today to get the latest Department news, events, student information, seminars, job postings, publications and much more! us13.campaign-archive.com?u=198ca4880a... 000
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Congratulations to Dr. Nick Lewis for successfully defending his dissertation on Tuesday, December 19th! 🥳 We are incredibly proud of Nick's hard work and perseverance during his time in our program! 000
Reposted by Brown BiostatisticsBrown University School of Public Health @brownpublichealth.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Despite longtime plans to quit coal, a North Omaha power plant's coal units keep running. @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social Professor Corwin Zigler has shown, contrary to the Omaha Public Power District, that the particulate matter from coal plants is linked to asthma, low birthweight & early death.flatwaterfreepress.orgCiting study, OPPD said its Omaha coal plant poses no ‘significant' health threat. That's misleading, experts say. - Flatwater Free PressAt least one board member says he wants to work with the health department on continued studies 031
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 11/12/2025Join us for a ScM Biostatistics Q&A tomorrow at 10:30am! Bring your questions regarding the Biostatistics masters program or the application process. We are here to get your questions answered! Register here: apply.professional.brown.edu/register/?id... 021
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 09/12/2025The CBHDS/Biostats hosted the annual Holiday Party on December 5th, 2025! The event was a joyful opportunity for colleagues to connect, reflect on the semester, and share excitement for the year ahead. Check out our recap: biostatistics.sph.brown.edu/news/2025-12... 010
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Our very own Associate Professor of the Practice of Biostatistics, Peter Lipman presented "Life of a Data Scientist, from Google to Brown" at the Data Science Institute Industry Talk on December 2nd! Thanks Brown DSI! www.instagram.com/p/DR2KubkktF... 010
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 01/12/2025📰 Check out our November 2025 Newsletter! Subscribe today to get the latest Department news, events, student information, seminars, job postings, publications and much more! us13.campaign-archive.com?u=198ca4880a... 061
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 01/12/2025TODAY! Andriy Norets, Ph.D., Professor of Economics at Brown University will be speaking at the Statistics Seminar Series at @brownpublichealth.bsky.social at noon. We hope you will join us! events.brown.edu/biostatistic... 021
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 26/11/2025The NextGen Scholars Program: Explore more information on how to to pursue a Master of Science degree in biostatistics at Brown University. The long-term goal of the NextGen Scholars Program is to shape the next generation of professionals in our field. biostatistics.sph.brown.edu/news/2025-11... 010
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 24/11/2025TODAY! Stephen Bach, Ph.D., DSI Campus Advisory Board Co-Chair, Eliot Horowitz Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Brown University will be speaking at the Statistics Seminar Series at @brownpublichealth.bsky.social at noon. We hope you will join us! events.brown.edu/biostatistic... 000
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 20/11/2025RECAP: Our November Biostatistics/CBHDS Bake-off Competition with Faculty, staff and students! From Snickerdoodle Cookies to Fennel Bread, Piecaken, Cheesecake, and more, we indulged in an incredible variety of treats! 100
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Our very own Professor of Biostatistics and Data Science, Rebecca Hubbard is featured on the latest episode of Humans in Public Health with host Megan Hall! "Messy Data, Real Answers" 🎧 LISTEN NOW: sph.brown.edu/news/2025-11... 000
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 17/11/2025On Thursday, November 13, our undergraduate Statistics concentrators enjoyed an engaging dinner with Professors Alice Paul, Anarina Murillo, and Cory Zigler. A meaningful evening filled with conversation, connection, and a bit of Biostats spirit! 🍽️📈 010
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 03/11/2025If you’re an undergraduate, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of data science, and you may have taken a stats class, but you may never have heard about biostatistics. Interested? Read more about why Biostatistics is right for you: biostatistics.sph.brown.edu/academics/wh... 020
Reposted by Brown BiostatisticsBrown University School of Public Health @brownpublichealth.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Happy and healthy Halloween wishes from all of the ghouls and goblins of #BrownSPH!!🎃 051
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 31/10/2025📰 Check out our October 2025 Newsletter! Subscribe today to get the latest Department news, events, student information, seminars, job postings, publications and much more! us13.campaign-archive.com?u=198ca4880a... 010
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Department staff, faculty, and students attended the annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at @rwpzoo.bsky.social on Tuesday, October 28th. 🎃 We had so much fun strolling through thousands of carved pumpkins! 020
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Congratulations to Corwin Zigler for receiving The 2025 IBES Catalyst Research Award! The IBES Catalyst Research Award supports Brown faculty pursuing research that advances IBES’s mission. Read more about how Corwin Zigler is collaborating: ibes.brown.edu/news/2025-10... 000
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 27/10/2025TODAY! Ting Ye, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biostatistics at the University of Washington will be speaking at the Statistics Seminar & Marshall Woods Lectureship Foundation of Fine Arts Series on zoom at 1PM EDT! We hope you will join us! events.brown.edu/biostatistic... 000
Reposted by Brown BiostatisticsECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group @eaonc.bsky.social · 22/10/2025First up: talks from Dr. Jon Steingrimsson & Dr. @rhubbbstat.bsky.social, both of @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social, on #AI, #MachineLearning, & #RealWorldData in cancer #ClinicalTrials. More to come! 021
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 20/10/2025We are pleased to welcome one of our newest members, Dafne Zorzetto, as Postdoctoral Research Associate in Biostatistics to @brownpublichealth.bsky.social, department of Biostatistics! Welcome, Dafne! 🥳 biostatistics.sph.brown.edu/news/2025-10... 010
Reposted by Brown BiostatisticsInstitute at Brown for Environment & Society (IBES) @brown-ibes.bsky.social · 20/10/2025Meet the 2025 Catalyst Research Awardees! IBES will fund 6 core & affiliate faculty members to pursue scholarly projects around the world, with topics ranging from parasite identification to Indigenous-led environmental justice organizing. Mara Freilich Brown History Department Brown Biostatisticsibes.brown.eduIBES announces 2025 Catalyst Research AwardeesIBES awarded grants to six core and affiliate faculty members, allowing them to conduct research that crosses boundaries and benefits communities, both at Brown and around the world. 183
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Tomorrow! 🚨 Biostatistics Information Session! October 3 | 10AM | Virtual Register Here: events.brown.edu/biostatistic... 020
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 01/10/2025📰 Check out our September 2025 Newsletter! Subscribe today to get the latest Department news, events, student information, seminars, job postings, publications and much more! mailchi.mp/3bf3b065f3e4... 020
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Community Focus: How clinical data about pregnant women is collected, a conversation with Alyssa Bilinski, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biostatistics at @wpri12.bsky.social! 🔗 www.wpri.com/news/local-n... 020
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 26/09/2025RECAP: The Brown University Department of Biostatistics hosted a welcome reception on September 8th to mark the start of the '25–'26 academic year! Extending a warm welcome to our graduate students, undergraduate concentrators, faculty, and staff. 🔗 biostatistics.sph.brown.edu/news/2025-09... 020
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Anne-Marie Feeney is a data analyst at the Stanford Cancer Institute who is applying skills from Brown's new online master’s degree in biostatistics and health data science to her cutting-edge work in CAR-T cell therapy. sph.brown.edu/news/2025-09... 020
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 22/09/2025TODAY! Jingyi Jessica Li, Ph.D., Professor & Program Head of Biostatistics, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center at the University of Washington will be speaking at the Statistics Seminar and Marshall Woods Lectureship Foundation of Fine Arts Series on zoom at 12PM EDT! 🔗 events.brown.edu/biostatistic... 010
Reposted by Brown BiostatisticsBrown University School of Public Health @brownpublichealth.bsky.social · 19/09/2025Happy #postdocappreciationweek!🎉 Meet Sreeram Anantharaman PhD, a @uconn.bsky.social alum & @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social postdoc working to improve clinical decision support systems for Kenyan HIV care and infectious disease surveillance, right here in RI. #NPAW2025 sph.brown.edu/research/pos... 162
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 19/09/2025NCATS AIM-AHEAD Training Program Cohort 3 Applications due September 26 Six months of online training in AI and machine learning 8-10 hours per week $8,000 stipend and $2,000 travel allowance Project guidance and 1:1 mentorship Present your project at the AIM-AHEAD annual meeting in July 2026signup.aim-ahead.netEvent Details 120
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 18/09/2025The 5th annual State of the School 2025! Dean Ashish Jha welcomed faculty, staff, students and alumni and highlighted Brown’s impact in education, research and policy. sph.brown.edu/news/2025-09... 130
Reposted by Brown BiostatisticsBrown University School of Public Health @brownpublichealth.bsky.social · 18/09/2025At the 5th annual State of the School, Dean Ashish Jha welcomed faculty, staff, students & alumni and highlighted Brown’s impact in education, research and policy. Despite the unprecedented moment we face, “our school is strong,” he said. Read more⤵️ sph.brown.edu/news/2025-09-17/state… 031
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Ying Ma, Ph.D., Awarded 3 grants from NSF and NIH! 🔗For more information: biostatistics.sph.brown.edu/news/2025-09... 030
Reposted by Brown BiostatisticsBrown University School of Public Health @brownpublichealth.bsky.social · 17/09/2025Happy #postdocappreciationweek!🎉 Kenya Andrews, Ph.D. focuses on machine learning, just decision-making and human-robot interaction. She's excited to expand her training working with multi-factor data at #BrownBiostatistics. #NPAW2025 #BrownSPH sph.brown.edu/research/postdoctoral… 031
Brown Biostatistics @brownbiostatistics.bsky.social · 17/09/2025Congratulations to Alice Paul, Ph.D., who has been promoted to Associate Professor of Biostatistics! 🔗 biostatistics.sph.brown.edu/news/2025-09... 020