Biostatistics School of Public Health
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    Stylized graphic of DNA strands and silouette of human head

    Expanding Access

    The Population Genomic Screening Network brings genetic testing for common hereditary conditions into primary care settings

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    Biostatistics presenters at JSM 2026
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    Photos of UW Biostatistics presenters at JSM 2026

    BIOSTAT AT JSM

    Check out the line-up of presenters for this year's Joint Statistical Meetings in August

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    Thomas Lumley
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    Thomas Lumley

    FACULTY SHARES TOP PRIZE FOR STATISTICIANS

    UW's Thomas Lumley, PhD '98, among $1M Rousseeuw Prize honorees

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    Group photo of class of 2026 graduates in the UW Department of Biostatistics
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    Group photo of the UW Biostatistics Class of 2026

    Congrats, Grads

    Congratulations to our Class of 2026! View highlights from the department graduation celebration

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    Yifan Lin and Gabriela Vasconcelos
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    Split screen photo of Yifan Lin and Gabriela Vasconcelos

    ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

    Gabriela Vasconcelos and Yifan Lin receive School-level honors, with Lin receiving the prestigious Omenn Award

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Alzheimer's research: Using AI to build a cellular time machine
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UW Biostatistics ranked No. 3 in best science schools
According to U.S. News 2026 rankings. Also ranked No. 7 in public health subspecialty
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Faculty and alumni elected 2026 ASA Fellows
Fellows are named for their outstanding contributions to statistical science, leadership, and advancement of the field
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