Courses
We provide course instruction in biostatistics and bioinformatics for graduate programs in the School of Medicine. Information regarding enrollment, course curriculum, or application procedures can be found at the individual webpages below:
Dr. Shuo Chen directs the Biostatistics and Medical Data Science PhD program
Division faculty teach biostatistics and bioinformatics courses that are part of the Epidemiology & Human Genetics PhD and MS programs, Gerontology PhD program, and Master of Public Health program
List of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Courses Offered in Academic Year 2025-2026
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Course Title & Number |
# credits |
Semester Offered |
Instructor |
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PH 621: Intro to Biostatistics for MPH students |
3 |
Fall |
Dr. Min Zhan |
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PREV 619: Introduction to SAS |
1 |
Fall |
Dr. Galya Bigman |
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PREV 620: Principles of Biostatistics |
3 |
Fall |
Dr. Larry Madger |
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PREV 702: Advanced Quantitative Methods in Epidemiology |
2 |
every other year |
Dr. Larry Magder |
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PREV 720/PH 722: Statistical Methods in Epidemiology |
3 |
Spring |
Dr. Min Zhan |
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PREV 721: Regression Analysis |
2 |
Fall |
Dr. Hegang Chen |
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PREV 724: Introduction to Causal Inference and Machine Learning |
2 |
Fall |
Dr. Chixiang Chen |
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PREV 730: Introduction to R for Statistical Analysis |
1 |
Fall |
Dr. Alan Rathbun |
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PREV 747: Research Practicum I |
3 |
Spring |
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PREV 748: Research Practicum II |
2 |
Summer |
* |
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PREV 801: Longitudinal Data Analysis |
3 |
Spring |
Dr. Roumen Vesselinov |
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Our faculty also teach courses in other programs within the Graduate Program in Life Sciences, including GPLS 630: Fundamentals of Biostatistics (Dr. Juan Xie). Student Advising and MentoringFaculty in the Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics serve as statistical mentors for students enrolled in the Master of Public Health program, Epidemiology & Human Genetics PhD and MS programs, Gerontology PhD program, and other programs within the Graduate Program in Life Sciences. Our faculty serve as primary mentors for students enrolled in these programs and the Biostatistics and Medical Data Science Program List of Students and Mentors in Academic Year 2025-2026Anam Ahmad MD-PhD Candidate in Epidemiology Mentor: Michelle Shardell
Aman Shrestha PhD Student in Gerontology Mentor: Michelle Shardell
Recent publications authored or co-authored by students
Post-Doctoral TrainingOur faculty offers post-graduate training in applied and theoretical biostatistical analysis. This work involves the development and validation of new statistical methods and applications to fields including gerontology and neuroscience. List of Post-Doctoral Fellows and Mentors in Academic Year 2025-2026Tong Wen, PhD Project: Environmental Health and Post-Hospitalization Outcomes among Older Adults Mentors: Chixiang Chen and Michelle Shardell
Recent publications authored or co-authored by postdocs
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