Department Of Biostatistics

A new model by Dr. Ira Longini shows how Floridians' mobility and close contact has changed these past few months.

A new model shows that robust testing, contact tracing and household quarantining could offset a second pandemic wave once social distancing rules are relaxed.

The award is one of the university’s top honors for a junior faculty member.

Researchers propose a core protocol for conducting clinical trials during a disease outbreak.

Dr. Ira Longini and colleagues found that the Wuhan travel ban may have only delayed the epidemic’s spread by three to five days in mainland China.

Dengue elimination may soon be within reach in Yucatán, Mexico, if novel control methods are combined, according to a new UF study.

UF biostatisticians played an integral role in the design and analysis of trials testing the effectiveness of the vaccine.

They will be honored at a ceremony during the college’s alumni reunion on October 5.

Experimental vaccine trials during a public health emergency should be novel, flexible and responsive, say a group of researchers led by UF biostatistics faculty. Photo: WHO

Seven faculty members were awarded tenure or promotion from the University of Florida for the 2018-19 cycle.