Empowering the Next Generation of Health Data Scientists

The inaugural cohort of three students is already working on research projects alongside faculty members, covering areas such as microsimulation models and the effect of social determinants of health on the rate of false positives in breast cancer screening.

As the field of public health rapidly evolves, data science is an increasingly critical area of research. Brown’s Master’s program in biostatistics is at the head of this field, providing advanced training in the theory and application of statistical methods in public health, clinical medicine, and the biological sciences.  Graduates are prepared for careers as statisticians or data analysts in industry, government or academia, as well as for doctoral study.

“My experiences in the Biostatistics program have been challenging yet rewarding,” said NextGen Scholar, Victoria Grase. “The program has been extremely helpful in providing resources to expand our knowledge of career opportunities, development of leadership skills, and networking events. I have personally enjoyed the research I’ve been doing on the effects of measures of racial segregation on the rate of false positive breast cancer screens.”