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UW Biostatistics hosted an all-day colloquium April 4, drawing students, faculty, and alumni together for a dynamic day of learning, inspiration, and connection. The event showcased a wide range of biostatistical work conducted by alumni in various fields, and provided a unique networking opportunity for students and alumni.
Children exposed to higher ozone levels early in life are more likely to develop asthma
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Professor of Biostatistics Adam Szpiro collaborated on a study that found that children exposed to higher levels of ozone in their first two years of life were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with asthma or wheezing at ages 4-6 — but researchers didn’t observe the increased risk of asthma at ages 8-9. The study was published in a recent JAMA Network Open.
University of Washington Master of Science in Biostatistics Capstone program graduates were recognized in a ceremony held Friday, Mar. 14 at the Hans Rosling Center for Population Health. See highlights from the event.
The Molecular Phenotypes of Nulle Alleles in Cells (MorPhiC) Consortium aims to advance the scientific understanding of the human genome, particularly, with regard to gene function at the molecular and cellular level. Read more about the Consortium’s goals, deliverables, and implementation plans was recently published in Nature.
From addressing health disparities in the Marshallese community in Washington state to analyzing trends in adolescent substance-related hospital visits, students in the University of Washington Biostatistics department’s Master of Science Capstone program have applied their knowledge and skills to help address a wide range of pressing public health challenges.