Biostatistics & Data Science

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Leading in a data-driven world

The Department of Biostatistics and Data Science is the academic home for statisticians and data scientists working to help people live better by translating data into public health knowledge.

We believe that the synergy between statistics and data science has the means to revolutionize the way we improve population health and deliver healthcare services. This intersection drives evidence-based decision-making in both research and industry, and already serves an integral role in enhancing the quality of life for people around the world. We equip our students with the knowledge and experiences needed to thrive in this era of Big Data. Our well-established faculty develop and maintain interdisciplinary networks across the Texas Medical Center, and use these relationships to ensure students have the opportunity to tackle real world challenges as part of their education.

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Message from Chair

Message from Chair

Samiran Ghosh

Professor and Chair and UTHealth Houston Distinguished Chair in Population Health

"With rapid advances in AI and health data science, the imperative to perform and report ethical statistics has become not only more urgent but also more complex, demanding new approaches and continuous innovation."

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