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We have numerous ongoing collaborative research projects on which students can work directly with faculty for training and experience.

Biostatistics and Health Data Sciences ranked #13

The department continues to excel, climbing four spaces from last year's U.S. News and World Report rankings, maintaining our position as a leader in the field. 

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Our Mission

Our departmental mission is to:

  • tackle contemporary biostatistical and health data science problems through innovative methodological research
  • advance biomedical and public health research and practice through multidisciplinary collaborations
  • cultivate the next generation of leaders in biostatistics and health data science through high-quality, inclusive education
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Navigating Numbers: Douglas Landsittel's Inspiring Journey in Biostatistics and Public Health

Douglas Landsittel didn’t give a second thought to applying to or enrolling at the University of Pittsburgh - a major research institution in his hometown with a strong math department and the exact type of large, urban setting that he s

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New Pitt classes and programs launch in fall 2025

Pitt Public Health is offering new courses for fall 2025, including a Disaster Preparedness Certificate and a course in AI in Health Data Science, as well as training opportunities through the Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health.

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Revolutionizing Asthma Diagnosis: Molin Yue’s Groundbreaking Research on Nasal Swab Testing and Asthma Subtypes in Youth

Molin Yue, a graduate student in the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science, was driven to enter asthma research because of his fascination with biology, a passion for solving real-world clinical problems and a desire to tra

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