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New paper led by UTMB MD/MPH alum Shirley Chan Sanchez (now UCSF Pathology): in a 24,651-patient cohort, gabapentinoids matched opioids for pain; combo therapy had small gains. Read more doi.org/10.1002/cam4.7…

DMAC CERCIT Seminar Series continues October 21st with a session on Challenges in Non-Inferiority Testing led by Dr. Samiran Ghosh, PhD, Prof. & Chair of the Department of Biostatistics & Data Science @UTHealthHouston. Join us at 12 PM CST. Register Now: shorturl.at/Mi7R6

UTMB alumnus Christopher Kurinec (’25 MS Biostatistics) turned military service and persistence into a career as a Research Scientist at CU Anschutz. Read more utmb.us/eg7

At yesterday's Open House, Dr. Xiaoying Yu outlined the OBIOS consulting model: study design & power, data prep, advanced modeling and AI/ML workflows, grant prep. Initial consults available. More here: utmb.edu/spph/departmen…

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In case you missed our Open House today, here are the top things you need to know about the Office of Biostatistics (OBIOS). 🔗 liveutmb.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/collabor…

Our faculty had a strong presence at this year’s Joint Statistical Meetings in Nashville—presenting research, connecting with colleagues, and representing UTMB in national conversations on data science, aging research, and statistical consulting.

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Dr. Heidi Spratt led the ACTStat 2025 Annual Meeting in Nashville as president of the association. She opened the conference and presented the Early Career Award to Dr. Bryan Blette from Vanderbilt.

Dr. Jeong Hoon Jang shared original research on Functional Data Analysis, including methods for aligning COVID data, clustering kidney scans by shape, and evaluating reliability in medical imaging. Functional insights come from treating curves as information-rich signals.

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Seven weeks. Dozens of datasets. One summer that could change everything. Our SIBDS students share what they learned, what surprised them, and what’s next. 🎥 Watch their stories → youtube.com/@UTMBSPPH @utmb_biostatds

SIBDS 2025 ended with 10 posters, 20 presenters, and one bustling hallway of faculty and collaborators. Students applied real tools to real biomedical questions—and made it look easy. This is how you build the next generation of biostatisticians. 🔗 utmb.us/e9l

@utmb_biostatds DMAC CERCIT Seminar Series continues July 22 with a session on federated evaluation in geriatric pain research led by Duke’s Dr. Corey Simon and Dr. Rebecca North. Join at 12 PM CT 🔗 utmb.us/e8v

Dr. Villasante-Tezanos combines biostatistics teaching, leadership, and clinical trial research in a way that strengthens both student learning and applied science. Read the full story: utmb.us/e6y @utmb_biostatds

UTMB Researchers, faculty, students, and collaborators with interests in epidemiology, biostatistics, or population health research are invited to attend an Open House hosted by the Office of Biostatistics (OBIOS)! Register Now: forms.gle/vAhytSu3p232iE…

📢 Join us for a #DMAC CERCIT Seminar! 📅 July 22, 2025 | 🕛 12–1PM CST 🧠 Topic: Using federated data to enhance pain research in older adults 🎙️ Corey B. Simon, DPT, PhD & Rebecca North, PhD (Duke University) #PainResearch #UTMB #AgingResearch zoomgov.com/j/1604768501?p…

Proud to see research from our chair, Dr. Yong-Fang Kuo, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia. This cross-school study with colleagues from @utmbson and @utmb_jssom highlights how Medicare wellness visits can support earlier detection of cognitive decline. utmb.us/e3

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Proud to see research from our chair, Dr. Yong-Fang Kuo, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia. This cross-school study with colleagues from @utmbson and @utmb_jssom highlights how Medicare wellness visits can support earlier detection of cognitive decline. utmb.us/e3

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Dr. Yejin Kang, PhD ’25, uses large datasets to reveal hidden healthcare trends. Her dissertation focused on diabetes management among Asian American subgroups. Read more: utmb.us/e49

Real impact starts with usable tools. Excited to see Ejike making NHANES data more accessible to researchers everywhere!

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Real impact starts with usable tools. Excited to see Ejike making NHANES data more accessible to researchers everywhere!

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Proud to see our chair, Dr. Yong-Fang Kuo, leading national research on early dementia detection through Medicare data. Population-scale analysis, real-world impact!

UTMB School of Public & Population Health @utmb_spph

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Proud to see our chair, Dr. Yong-Fang Kuo, leading national research on early dementia detection through Medicare data. Population-scale analysis, real-world impact!

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