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biostatistician Archive
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Reflections on the Transition from Master’s to PhD Biostatistician
Are you considering a PhD, studying for a PhD after considerable work experience, or transitioning to a position after a PhD? Take a look at these thoughts from people who have been there.
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What to Ask About Graduate School in Biostatistics
When Simon Couch began applying to graduate school, he found he was only able to learn about some parts of the process through office hours, personal meetings, and social media messaging, so he decided to compile some of what he learned to help others apply.
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On the Data Frontline: Biostatisticians in the Hospital Research Setting
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of biostatisticians working in a hospital setting, who have long held critical roles as independent researchers and cross-disciplinary team members.
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Spread the Word About Byar Award
The ASA’s Biometrics Section is seeking applications for the 2020 David P. Byar Young Investigator Award.
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Observations About Taking Control of Your Career Path
Heather Kopetskie shares seven observations from successful statistical colleagues to think about as you maneuver the career growth ladder.
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On Biostatistics, Alan Alda, and Being Mission Driven
A winter storm and a workshop helped Sandy Griffith see the link between her career as a biostatistician and communicating the mission of her work to non-scientists.
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Opportunities for Statistics in Radiology Clinical Trials
The ASA Biometrics Section will fund a biostatistician to attend the annual Clinical Trials Methodology Workshop for imagers taking place in January 2015 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Strategic Career Planning for the Academic Statistical Scientist: Another Kind of ‘Survival Analysis’
This special career development session for master’s- and PhD-level biostatisticians is planned for the 2012 Joint Statistical Meetings in San Diego, California.