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KUMC Biostatistics & Data Science

Offering graduate certificates, master's, and PhD programs at KU Medical Center

Our innovative MS & PhD programs in Biostatistics, MS program in Applied Statistics, Analytics & Data Science and MS in Health Data Science & Informatics, and our recently formed PhD in Clinical & Translational Science help meet the ever-increasing demand for statisticians, biostatisticians, and health data scientists needed to take leadership roles in academia, government, healthcare institutions

, and industry. The course work, seminars, and collaborative research experiences have been designed so that our graduates acquire the knowledge and expertise that allows them to work at the frontier of their field. Our faculty members are active researchers collaborating and consulting in research projects and initiatives throughout the Medical Center, in addition to the pursuit of their own research agendas and participation in curricular instruction. Expertise in the department includes linear, nonlinear, and longitudinal modeling, clinical trial and experimental design, survival analysis, categorical data analysis, robust statistics, psychometric methods, Bayesian methodology, data science, and machine learning. Graduate Program Offerings:
- MS in Applied Statistics, Analytics & Data Science
- MS in Health Data Science & Informatics
- MS in Biostatistics
- PhD in Biostatistics
- PhD in Clinical and Translational Science

Certificate Offerings:
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Data Science
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics
- Graduate Certificate in Health Data Science
- Graduate Certificate in Biostatistical Applications
- Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics

09/08/2026

The 2026 University of Kansas School of Medicine Excellence in Mentoring Award has been awarded to Dr. Byron Gajewski! This is a well-deserved honor for Dr. Gajewski and recognizes his outstanding career in mentoring students, faculty, and staff. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Gajewski!

"This award acknowledges the exceptional efforts of senior faculty members who ensure junior faculty achieve their full potential in the areas of service, research, and teaching."

More information: https://www.kumc.edu/school-of-medicine/som-faculty-affairs-and-development/honors-and-awards/executive-deans-distinguished-mentoring-awards.html

09/06/2026

KUMC Department of Biostatistics & Data Science would like you to join us in congratulating Geethanjalee Mudunkotuwa Appuhamilage on successfully defending her dissertation. Dr. Appuhamilage's committee members included Dr. Milind Phadnis (Chair), Dr. Prabhakar Chalise, Dr. Matthew Mayo, Dr. Byron Gajewski, and Dr. Linda D'Silva. We are very proud of your great accomplishment, Dr. Appuhamilage!

Title: "Design of non-inferiority trials for time-to-event outcomes in the case of non-proportional hazards utilizing a metric of longevity"

09/05/2026

Dr. Devin Koestler has been recognized as a 2026-27 KU Spotlight on Faculty Excellence Program Honoree! Big congratulations to Dr. Koestler!

"Honorees are selected from nominations submitted by school and center leaders at the Lawrence, Edwards and medical center campuses. A selection committee utilizes a scoring rubric that includes research, scholarship or creative impact; societal or community impact; commitment to mentorship; institutional contribution; and innovation and leadership."

For more information: https://news.ku.edu/news/article/ku-spotlight-on-faculty-excellence-honorees-announced-for-the-2026-27-year

08/22/2026

The department held their annual Graduate Programs BBQ to kick-off the new academic year! It was a great celebration with lots of laughs and great food.

07/27/2026

Oluwatobiloba Ige, PhD Biostatistics student, has been awarded a scholarship to the Biopharmaceutical Summer Academy 2026 at the University of Connecticut!

This is a two-week online course focusing on pharmaceutical statistics and clinical trials. More information about this academy can be found at: https://events.stat.uconn.edu/SIP2026/summer_course_2026.html.

Please join us in congratulating Oluwatobiloba on this big achievement! 🎉

07/07/2026

KUMC Department of Biostatistics & Data Science would like you to join us in congratulating Md Saiful Islam Saif on successfully defending his dissertation. Dr. Saif's committee members included Dr. Devin Koestler (Chair), Dr. D**g Pei, Dr. Yanming Li, Dr. Dinesh Pal Mudaranthakam, and Dr. Olivia Veatch. We are very proud of your great accomplishment, Dr. Saif!

Title: "Statistical and Machine Learning Frameworks for Biomarker Discovery, Batch-Effect Correction, and Mediation Analysis in Cancer Research"

07/02/2026

KUMC Department of Biostatistics & Data Science would like you to join us in congratulating Stephanie Colwell on successfully defending her dissertation. Dr. Colwell's committee members included Dr. Dinesh Pal Mudaranthakam (Co-Chair), Dr. Prabhakar Chalise (Co-Chair), Dr. Isuru Ratnayake, Dr. Byron Gajewski, and Dr. Taneisha Scheuermann. We are very proud of your great accomplishment, Dr. Colwell!

Title: "Spatial and Temporal Modeling Techniques with Applications in Epidemiological Risk Assessment and Disease Forecasting"

06/09/2026

KUMC Department of Biostatistics & Data Science would like you to join us in congratulating Hui Liu on successfully defending her dissertation. Dr. Liu's committee members included Dr. Yanming Li (Chair), Dr. Jinxiang Hu, Dr. Mihaela Sardiu, Dr. D**g Pei and Dr. Liang Zheng. We are very proud of your great accomplishment, Dr. Liu!

Title: "Reliable Deep Learning: Methods and Clinical Application"

05/28/2026

Lauren Yoksh and Derrick Asante are the 2025-2026 Outstanding Biostatistics Graduate Student Award winners! This award is presented annually by the Department faculty to honor an exceptional student(s) for his or her significant contributions and accomplishments in academic endeavors, research, community service, and leadership.

Congratulations to Lauren and Derrick! 🎉

05/22/2026

The Outstanding Biostatistics & Data Science Mentoring Award has been presented to Dr. Prabhakar Chalise for the 2025-2026 academic year!

This award is given each year to a faculty member who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in developing the career of KUMC Department of Biostatistics & Data Science faculty members early in their career.

Big congratulations to Dr. Chalise! 🎉

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