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The Department of Biostatistics is a dynamic and cooperative community of researchers and educators dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of statistical and data science methods in the biomedical and public health sciences. Through innovative research, state-of-the-art teaching, and responsive teamwork, we strive to enhance quantitative research and improve the health and well-being of individuals and populations in Florida and beyond.
Academic Programs
Fast Facts
Top 11 Ranked #11 in Biostatistics Programs at Public Universities by U.S. News & World Report
$9.33 million Research funding in AY 2022-2023
Services
The department is committed to making substantial contributions locally, nationally and globally by providing high-quality biostatistical support, collaboration and methodological research, and courses in research design and data analysis for health science studies.
Masters Students
Traditional Masters Students Currently 13 on-campus MS students enrolled
Online Masters Students Currently 36 online MS students enrolled
Masters of Public Health Students Currently 9 MPH students enrolled
Doctorate Students
PhD Students Currently 42 PhD students enrolled
Recent News
Tuo Lin selected for ASCO/AACR Methods in Clinical Cancer Research Workshop
The workshop focuses on effective clinical trial designs of therapeutic interventions in the treatment of cancer.
Cancer drug trial designed by PHHP faculty wins international award
Findings of the trial represent the biggest breakthrough in childhood cancer treatment in decades, and the drug has already become the new global standard of care.
PHHP announces 2025 AI Ph.D. Fellows
The program offers academic growth, professional networking, results dissemination and research support for both mentors and students.
PHHP Days 2025 celebrates college’s range of research, innovative ideas
PHHP Days higlighted the breadth of teaching, research, service and clinical work across the college.
Faculty Search
Faculty members in the Department of Biostatistics pursue independent and collaborative research and are leaders in artificial intelligence, big data analysis, cancer, genetics, infectious disease modeling and intervention studies, medical image processing, metabolomics data analysis, survival analysis, causal inference, statistical methods of health surveys, high-dimensional inference, longitudinal data analysis, and clinical trials. Join our dynamic department and be part of groundbreaking research and innovative education.
A Message From Our Chair
Dr. Peihua Qiu
The UF Department of Biostatistics will hold an online student info session during each quarter. Please check back for upcoming dates.
