https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/ysph/news-rss/?orgId=109207&title=Latest+News+in+Biostatistics A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Biostatistics en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 20:43:24 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/above-and-beyond/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/above-and-beyond/ The YSPH community came together on May 13th to recognize faculty and staff excellence, and to unveil its new ceremonial mace. Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/what-does-public-health-really-mean-these-high-schoolers-found-out/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/what-does-public-health-really-mean-these-high-schoolers-found-out/ Public Health Day highlighted Yale School of Public Health’s commitment to reaching the next generation of potential public health leaders before they have chosen a path and showing them what the field looks like up close. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/spring-research-roundup-2026/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/spring-research-roundup-2026/ Scientists at Yale School of Public Health have developed a process that could lead to a better understanding of how brain function links to behavior. In a separate report, YSPH scientists say that recent changes to Medicare Advantage plans are improving care for people with dementia. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/04/02/zebrafish-reveal-new-insights-biology-autism https://news.yale.edu/2026/04/02/zebrafish-reveal-new-insights-biology-autism In a new study, Yale researchers identified drug candidates that reverse disrupted behaviors in zebrafish carrying mutations in autism risk genes. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/khera-cited-for-outstanding-contributions-to-cardiovascular-disease/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/khera-cited-for-outstanding-contributions-to-cardiovascular-disease/ Rohan Khera, MD, was selected by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) to receive the Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of cardiovascular disease and impressive body of scientific research. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/community-science-inspires-curiosity-inclusion-and-discovery/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/community-science-inspires-curiosity-inclusion-and-discovery/ The Yale School of Public Health collaborated with Celentano Biotech, Health and Medical Magnet School, and New Haven Public Schools, to create The Tree of Celentano Life, a community science project. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/school-news-feb-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysph/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/publications/public-health-magazine/article/school-news-feb-2026/ YSPH launches the Future of Health Innovation Hub, a Yale team leads water study in East Palestine, Ohio, what to know about the new childhood vaccination recommendations — and more. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/using-ai-to-guide-ai/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/using-ai-to-guide-ai/ Since arriving at Yale School of Medicine in 2019 as an internal medicine resident, Evangelos Oikonomou, MD, DPhil—now an assistant professor of medicine (cardiovascular medicine)—has focused his research on developing artificial intelligence (AI) applications that can interpret traditional, routine cardiac tests to better assist providers in diagnosing cardiovascular diseases. In a new paper published in NEJM AI, Oikonomou, together with Rohan Khera, MD, MS and their colleagues from the Yale Cardiovascular Data Science (CarDS) Lab, shared a new AI-enabled clinical decision support tool, TARGET-AI, designed to help clinicians and their larger health systems use AI more effectively. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/11/living-arrangements-older-adults-vary-sharply-race-ethnicity-and-sex-study-finds https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/11/living-arrangements-older-adults-vary-sharply-race-ethnicity-and-sex-study-finds A new study shows that, across racial groups and the sexes, older Americans have sharply different patterns of marriage and living circumstances later in life. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-ai-tool-helps-scientists-see-how-cells-work-together-inside-diseased-tissue/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-ai-tool-helps-scientists-see-how-cells-work-together-inside-diseased-tissue/ A new study from Yale University researchers shows how artificial intelligence can bring different kinds of data together, offering a clearer picture of what is happening inside the body and how diseases develop. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/coleman-designated-researcher-of-the-year-by-chiropractic-association/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/coleman-designated-researcher-of-the-year-by-chiropractic-association/ Brian Coleman, DC, MHS, assistant professor of emergency medicine, of biomedical informatics and data science, and of biostatistics, received the ACA Researcher of the Year Award from the American Chiropractic Association at the organization’s 10-year anniversary celebration. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2843724 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2843724 Representatives from the Yale School of Public Health and Yale-New Haven Hospital discuss ways to advance data equity in public health in this special communication in JAMA Health Forum. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/studies-focusing-on-deteriorating-neighborhoods-electronic-health-records-and-gun-trafficking-highlight-this-months-research-roundup/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/studies-focusing-on-deteriorating-neighborhoods-electronic-health-records-and-gun-trafficking-highlight-this-months-research-roundup/ December's Research Roundup highlights a new approach for improving genetic risk prediction using electronic health records, how interstate gun trafficking impacts firearm research, and how deteriorating neighborhoods impact health. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-study-assesses-sex-differences-in-lethality-risk-screening-among-ipv-victims/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-study-assesses-sex-differences-in-lethality-risk-screening-among-ipv-victims/ Men who experienced relationship violence were more likely than women to be missed in follow up screening for risk of death by homicide caused by that abuse, according to a new Yale study. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ysph-biostatistician-awarded-dollar26-million-grant-to-advance-statistical-methods-for-complex-clinical-trials/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ysph-biostatistician-awarded-dollar26-million-grant-to-advance-statistical-methods-for-complex-clinical-trials/ Dr. Fan Li, PhD, an Associate Professor in the Department of Biostatistics and a leading expert in causal inference and clinical trial methodology, was awarded a $2.6 million grant to develop innovative methods to strengthen the design and analysis of complex clinical trials. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.thenationalherald.com/yale-professor-vasilis-vasiliou-discusses-olive-oil-and-health/ https://www.thenationalherald.com/yale-professor-vasilis-vasiliou-discusses-olive-oil-and-health/ At the 6th International Yale Symposium on Olive Oil and Health, YSPH Professor Vasilis Vasiliou updated the audience on recent research on olive oil’s health benefits. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/11/05/how-free-clinic-yale-ties-helping-underserved-patients-get-care-oklahoma-city https://news.yale.edu/2025/11/05/how-free-clinic-yale-ties-helping-underserved-patients-get-care-oklahoma-city Yale School of Public Health alum Jackson Higginbottom now works full-time at YSPH — while also running a free medical clinic in his home state of Oklahoma. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/advancing-biomedical-innovation-yale-boehringer-ingelheim-fellowship-colloquium-and-strategy-meeting/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/advancing-biomedical-innovation-yale-boehringer-ingelheim-fellowship-colloquium-and-strategy-meeting/ On Thursday, September 19, 2025, Yale University welcomed colleagues from academia and industry for the annual Yale–Boehringer Ingelheim Biomedical Data Science Fellowship (BMDS) Colloquium and Joint Steering Committee meeting. Hosted in New Haven, the gathering brought together faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and leaders from Yale and Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) to celebrate progress, showcase research, and chart the fellowship’s future. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.forbes.com/sites/jesscording/2025/10/16/finally-clarity-on-olive-oil-whats-real-whats-not/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/jesscording/2025/10/16/finally-clarity-on-olive-oil-whats-real-whats-not/ Worried your olive oil isn’t real? A new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health finds the top brands on U.S. shelves are pure—so you can enjoy the health benefits without second-guessing your bottle. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/multi-day-cancer-symposium-lays-groundwork-for-research-collaboration/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/multi-day-cancer-symposium-lays-groundwork-for-research-collaboration/ An intensive two-day Yale Cancer Research symposium, dedicated to advancing cancer science through innovation and strengthening partnerships between Yale University and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), brought together researchers from multiple disciplines this week. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/09/30/nurturing-energized-engaged-generation-data-scientists https://news.yale.edu/2025/09/30/nurturing-energized-engaged-generation-data-scientists The Peter Salovey and Marta Moret Data Science Fellows Program will foster a community of Ph.D. students working in interdisciplinary data science fields. Dr. Bhramar Mukherjee, PhD, senior associate dean for data science at the Yale School of Public Health, is one of the leaders of the new program. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/statistics-and-eugenics-how-past-will-shape-future https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/statistics-and-eugenics-how-past-will-shape-future Lee Kennedy-Shaffer argues that we become better scientists once we consider how the collection and analysis of data is a process forged in social context. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-researchers-report-race-and-ethnicity-based-variations-in-contributions-of-chronic-conditions-to-mortality/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-researchers-report-race-and-ethnicity-based-variations-in-contributions-of-chronic-conditions-to-mortality/ To better understand how the contribution of chronic conditions to mortality varies by race and ethnicity, a team of researchers led by Yale School of Medicine’s Heather Allore, PhD, with collaborators from Oregon Health and Science University/Portland State University and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, conducted a large-scale study. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:00:00 Z https://storebrands.com/study-finds-no-widespread-adulteration-top-olive-oil-brands https://storebrands.com/study-finds-no-widespread-adulteration-top-olive-oil-brands A study of 190 olive oils sold under national brands and retail private labels found no instances of adulteration when tested against International Olive Council (IOC) standards, according to the North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA). YSPH Assistant Professor Tassos C. Kyriakides, PhD, conducted the study. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ysph-student-eager-to-apply-biostatistics-skills-to-todays-health-challenges/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ysph-student-eager-to-apply-biostatistics-skills-to-todays-health-challenges/ YSPH first-year student Dongnan Liu is eager to learn from the school's exceptional professors and can't wait to dive into Yale's abundant research resources. She enjoys learning in a diverse community and making new friends. Outside of school, she loves dancing to K-pop and singing. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.statnews.com/2025/08/09/what-trump-firing-bls-chief-really-means-health-science-truth/ https://www.statnews.com/2025/08/09/what-trump-firing-bls-chief-really-means-health-science-truth/ Trump’s firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner puts crucial health data at risk. Sat, 09 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/linking-data-science-and-society/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/linking-data-science-and-society/ Students came away from Big Data Summer Immersion at Yale (BDSY) with more confidence in their data science skills, but they learned something more – how to think and talk about science and the science of data. Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/closing-the-communication-gap-the-new-priority-in-public-health/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/closing-the-communication-gap-the-new-priority-in-public-health/ In an op-ed published August 2 in the New England Journal of Medicine, four members of Yale's health ecosystem lay out a case for how to make America trust health experts again. One of the authors, Dr. Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD, summarizes the article's key points in this 3 Essential Questions feature. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/digging-into-data-science-at-the-38th-annual-new-england-statistical-symposium/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/digging-into-data-science-at-the-38th-annual-new-england-statistical-symposium/ The 38th annual New England Statistical Symposium (NESS) drew more than 300 graduate students, academic experts, and industry leaders to New Haven for workshops and discussions on the latest advances and research trends. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.bgr.com/1919464/where-you-live-affects-life-expectancy/ https://www.bgr.com/1919464/where-you-live-affects-life-expectancy/ A new study by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health shows that men and women in Washington D.C., New York, California, and Massachusetts have the longest life expectancies. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-ysph-pilot-grants-aim-to-support-innovative-interdisciplinary-research/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/new-ysph-pilot-grants-aim-to-support-innovative-interdisciplinary-research/ The Yale School of Public Health recently launched its inaugural Transformational Pilot Funding grants, providing internal seed money to empower faculty to pursue ambitious, cross-disciplinary studies that have the potential to transform health outcomes locally and globally. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/the-pulse-of-life-yale-study-reveals-how-gene-expression-evolves/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/the-pulse-of-life-yale-study-reveals-how-gene-expression-evolves/ Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health have discovered the evolutionary rhythm of gene expression, showing that changes happen at strikingly varied rates. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/kyriakides-says-success-is-never-about-one-person/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/kyriakides-says-success-is-never-about-one-person/ Dr. Tassos Kyriakides, PhD ‘99, assistant professor of biostatistics, received the Award for Excellence from the Association of Yale Alumni in Public Health (AYAPH). Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/faculty-research-awards-showcase-ysph-strengths-in-science/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/faculty-research-awards-showcase-ysph-strengths-in-science/ Whether developing a new test for malaria, exposing health risks associated with climate change, or highlighting the impact of stigma on LGBTQ+ population well-being, Yale School of Public Health faculty advanced science in a variety of impactful ways over the past year. Wed, 14 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/national-cancer-research-month-with-dr-jeffrey-townsend/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/national-cancer-research-month-with-dr-jeffrey-townsend/ In honor of National Cancer Research Month, Dr. Jeffrey Townsend shares why his research is focused on cancer. Wed, 14 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/geographic-location-affects-health-risks-in-older-adults/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/geographic-location-affects-health-risks-in-older-adults/ Depending on where they live, older Americans can be at significantly higher risk for mortality and age-related disabilities, two new Yale studies find. Fri, 09 May 2025 13:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/genetic-test-underused-in-cancer-care/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/genetic-test-underused-in-cancer-care/ A new study by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health finds that broad genomic profiling, an emerging oncology tool that can help identify targeted therapies for cancer patients, remains widely underused—even among certain cancers for which the test is explicitly recommended. Tue, 06 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/suppressing-key-enzymes-could-improve-lung-cancer-treatment-effectiveness/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/suppressing-key-enzymes-could-improve-lung-cancer-treatment-effectiveness/ Blocking proteins that cause cancer cells to mutate and resist treatment could significantly improve outcomes for some patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most common type of lung cancer, according to a new Yale study. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/study-reveals-stark-differences-in-life-expectancy-across-us-states-over-the-past-century/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/study-reveals-stark-differences-in-life-expectancy-across-us-states-over-the-past-century/ A sweeping new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health reveals striking disparities in life expectancy across U.S. states and the District of Columbia over the past century. The study provides new insights into how public health policies, social conditions, and environmental factors appear to have fundamentally shaped Americans’ longevity based on where they live. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/timing-of-rsv-immunization-matters-for-infant-protection/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/timing-of-rsv-immunization-matters-for-infant-protection/ A long-acting monoclonal antibody prevents serious RSV illness in most infants. But timing matters to ensure maximum effectiveness. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-symposium-highlights-multidisciplinary-approaches-in-higher-education/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-symposium-highlights-multidisciplinary-approaches-in-higher-education/ Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) took center stage at a Yale symposium on April 5, 2025, when Dean Megan L. Ranney, MD, MPH, led a discussion with four distinguished Yale faculty members on the challenges and opportunities in higher education. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/one-in-five-people-with-dementia-receive-no-care-global-study-finds/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/one-in-five-people-with-dementia-receive-no-care-global-study-finds/ As the world’s population rapidly ages, a new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health finds that people living with dementia are struggling at an alarming rate. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/03/27/eight-yale-faculty-members-named-aaas-fellows https://news.yale.edu/2025/03/27/eight-yale-faculty-members-named-aaas-fellows The American Association for the Advancement of Science has elected eight Yale faculty members as part of its latest class of fellows. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/data-scientists-discuss-digital-health-equity-at-yale-conference/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/data-scientists-discuss-digital-health-equity-at-yale-conference/ Experts shared insights on the transformative role of data science in public health at a two-day conference hosted by Yale School of Public Health in March. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/5-years-with-covid-19/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/5-years-with-covid-19/ March 11, 2025, marks five years since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. We asked Yale School of Public Health faculty, staff, students, and alumni to reflect on the lessons they have learned since March 11, 2020, and how to apply those lessons if we are confronted with another health crisis. Their responses highlight the importance of community, collaboration, communication, and innovation. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:01:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/studying-chemical-exposure-and-brain-cancer-risk-in-firefighters/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/studying-chemical-exposure-and-brain-cancer-risk-in-firefighters/ The study led by Elizabeth B. Claus, a professor at the Yale School of Public Health, member of Yale Cancer Center, and founder of the International Low Grade Glioma Registry, showed that the glioma tumors of some firefighters had a distinctive genetic pattern or “mutational signature.” Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ysph-research-and-discoveries-february-2025/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ysph-research-and-discoveries-february-2025/ Yale School of Public Health research impacts communities around the globe by advancing science and delivering systems-level solutions for a healtheir world. In this research roundup, we highlight YSPH scientists' development of a powerful new technique for detecting genetic variants linked to diseases, a study linking racism-related stress and increased substance use, how white-tailed deer help spread pathogens, and a malaria clinicial trial. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/applications-open-for-expanded-yale-boehringer-ingelheim-biomedical-data-science-fellowship-program/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/applications-open-for-expanded-yale-boehringer-ingelheim-biomedical-data-science-fellowship-program/ Yale University and Boehringer Ingelheim have announced the opening of applications for the renewed and expanded Yale-Boehringer Ingelheim Biomedical Data Science Fellowship Program designed for postdoctoral researchers in data science. This year’s program introduces a new theme: Leveraging Biomedical Foundation Models to Address Crucial Drug Discovery Challenges. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ai-can-identify-cardiomyopathies-early-says-new-study/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/ai-can-identify-cardiomyopathies-early-says-new-study/ AI-assisted testing in emergency rooms could lead to early diagnosis of cardiomyopathies, Yale-led research finds. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/study-finds-no-differences-between-dementia-care-approaches-on-patient-behavioral-symptoms-or-caregiver-strain/ https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/study-finds-no-differences-between-dementia-care-approaches-on-patient-behavioral-symptoms-or-caregiver-strain/ New research conducted by scientists with the Yale Data Coordinating Center, Yale Center for Statistical Analysis, and Yale Program on Aging, in collaboration with colleagues from UCLA, compared different approaches to dementia care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The results were mixed. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z