Meet our Students.
Nimish Adhikari Zachary Baucom John Cannon Jiachen Chen Ariel Chernofsky Daniel DiCorpo Genevieve Dupuis Michael Figueroa Muniz Rachel Erhbar Sophia Gunn Siwen He Quixi Huang Wenqing Jiang Julia Kobe Daniel Kojis Evelyn Lauren Jessica LeClair Yi Li Jingyi Lin Xiaoyan Liu Xue Liu Samantha Malatesta Brooke McGinley Patricia Miller Adrienne O’Donnell Stephanie Pan Adlin Pinheiro Luke Rusowicz- Orazem Matthew Scott Anne Shapiro Zeyuan Song Yang Song Xianbang Sun Benjamin Sweigart Originally from Rhode Island, I received a B.A. in Mathematics from Brown University before moving to Boston to begin a career in the financial services industry. Most recently I was an associate portfolio manager at Athena Capital Advisors, a privately owned, independent Registered Investment Advisor, where I worked with both individuals and institutional clients. While there, I had the opportunity to research the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, which sparked my interest in biostatistics and public health. Xiaoyu Tang Jingxian Tang Fatima Tuz-Zahra Ruiqi Wang Jianing Wang Xutao Wang Xuzhi Wang Yuxuan Wang Ningyuan Wang Qingyan Xiang Hanfei Xu Kristina Yamkovoy Eukyung Yhang Xiaoyu Zhang Jingwen Zhang Yuankai Zhang Yixin Zhang Yuanchao Zheng Luke Zheng Meet our Doctoral students
Hello, my name is Nimish and I am originally from Kathmandu. I did my undergrad at Tufts University in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, where I got the chance to work on biomedical research projects involving texture analysis and medical imaging at the Tufts Medical Center, which led me to pursue this degree. I am interested in statistical computing and spatial statistics but am open to other research areas. I enjoy reading and writing, especially about music and food, and I want to be competent at playing at least two new instruments by the end of my program.
I am from Salt Lake City, Utah. I received a BA in mathematics with an emphasis in statistics from the University of Utah in the Fall of 2016. I worked for the Utah Department of Health as an analytic epidemiologist up until moving to Boston. I mostly dealt with public health data, but I am very interested in genetics and genomics. In my free time I like to be in the great outdoors with my wife, daughter, and dog. I also enjoy playing most anything, but I have recently had an obsession with soccer.
I am a first-year Ph.D. student in the Biostatistics Department who is supported under the T32 Interdisciplinary Training program for Biostatisticians. I earned a BS in Economics from Brigham Young University, where I also researched the health impacts of air pollution. After graduating, I obtained additional research experience – first at the National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR) and then at a company providing decision support for pharmaceutical teams in early-stage drug development. Arising from these work opportunities and my experiences as a heart transplant recipient, my current research interests include the study of patient experience, clinical trial design, and the various applications of Bayesian techniques.
Hi everyone! I am from China. I got my BS degree in Mathematics from Tianjin University and my MS degree in Biostatistics from Yale University. My research interests are mainly in statistical genetics. During my master’s study, my research focused mainly on the design and analysis of clinical trials and longitudinal studies. In my free time, I enjoy music, reading, and traveling with friends. It’s really happy for me to join BUSPH!
I grew up in Los Angeles but spent the past five years in New York City where I learned about the harsh realities of winter. I earned a BA in Mathematics from Yeshiva University and an MS in Biostatistics from Columbia University. While earning my master’s degree, I worked on a research project at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. My research focused on finding demographic, exposure, and genetic factors associated with the formation of moles in children. In addition to constructing association models, we developed and applied disparity measures to evaluate these models. When I am not in school, I love hiking and going to the beach, which apparently in the Northeast are only summer activities.
Hello everyone! I am a Massachusetts native and have actually spent my entire life in New England going to the University of Massachusetts Amherst and working at Massachusetts General Hospital after graduation. My research experiences have included basic genetics work (bacterial & marine) as well as a clinical investigation with “big data” in breast cancer. I am thrilled to be joining the department where so much statistical genetics work is happening. Outside of “lab”, I enjoy biking, hiking, and beaches especially with my family and yellow Labrador Retriever who lives nearby.
Hi everyone! I am a first-year student in the Biostatistics Ph.D. program, hoping to work on infectious diseases and HIV. For more than 10 years prior to joining BU, I was based in the Washington, DC area and worked in international public health and data management. I oversaw the development of data systems for national population-based surveys, researching demographics and health, HIV, and food security in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. I have a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Notre Dame and an M.S. in Demography from Florida State University. In my free time, I love hiking, backpacking, cooking/baking, rock climbing, and watching too much TV (if such a thing exists!).
My name is Michael J. Figueroa Muñiz and I am a Ph.D. student, coming from the University of Puerto Rico, where I obtained my bachelor’s degree in mathematics. My interests include education, Bayesian inference, and cats. My favorite aspect of biostatistics is collaboration, and I am excited to learn from other members of the community at BU. Academically, I am interested in the continued development and application of causal inference methods and Bayesian statistical inference. I want to learn more about computational methods like ML that can impact these areas, as well.
I am a Ph.D. student doing my Research Assistantship with Vanessa Xanthakis working on the Framingham Heart Study. I received my BA in Mathematics from the College of the Holy Cross, and after a few years of working as an administrative assistive at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, I received my MA in Biostatistics from BU. After graduating, I worked for the Veterans Affairs as part of MAVERIC (Massachusetts Veteran Epidemiology Research and Information Center) as a senior data analyst. During my time at the VA, I aided in data analysis and research for the Million Veteran Program, which involved recruiting Veterans, analyzing their survey responses, and creating a phenotype algorithm for PTSD — which is currently being used for GWAS.
Hi everyone! I was born and raised in New York City and recently graduated from Carleton College in Minnesota with a BA in Math/Statistics. As much as I loved the Midwest, I am happy to return to the East Coast and very excited to be at BU! Outside of class, I enjoy cooking and spending time outdoors.
I received my BS in Computer Science from Beijing Forestry University and MS in Biostatistics from Georgetown University. Before I joined Boston University, I have worked in the pharmaceutical industry on various therapeutic clinical trials from phase I to phase IV, as well as the real world. I have also contributed as a co-author of several manuscripts, posters, and book chapters by providing statistical analysis to reveal the information hidden behind the observed data. I am interested in learning interdisciplinary knowledge to tackle practical problems. During my leisure time, I enjoy playing board games with friends, and I am also a big fan of outdoor activities, including rock climbing, snowboarding, snorkeling, badminton, etc.
I enjoy traveling and meeting new people and cultures. I earned my BS in pre-medicine from Penn State University and my MA in biostatistics from BU. Being the only child in my family, I grew up in Beijing, China. My research interests lie primarily in refining or developing new methodologies for survival analysis. I’d also love to read, cook, and practice yoga outside of school.
Hello everyone! I am originally from China, but spent the past four years in Boston. I earned a BS in Mathematics from Sun Yat-sen University and an MS in Biostatistics from Harvard University. After that, I worked at Massachusetts General Hospital for two years and now I’m here at BU, back to school! My research interests lie in early detection of cancers as well as identification and development of therapies for patients on a more personalized level. Outside biostatistics, I enjoy spending time outdoors – although not in the winter, for sure!
Hi everyone! I’m from the Boston area, and have lived here my whole life. I graduated with my B.S. in Applied Mathematics from Wentworth Institute of Technology, and have spent the past two years working at The Fenway Institute. I’m excited to start classes, and my research assistantship at BEDAC. In my free time I enjoy cooking, watching movies, and I’m a fan of all of the Boston sports teams.
My name is Dan Kojis and I’m a Ph.D. student. In 2020, I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where I studied Statistics and Political Science. Excited to be here!
Hello everyone! I was born and raised in Indonesia. I recently graduated from the University of Utah with BS degrees in Mathematics and Economics. While at Utah, I was a research assistant in the Department of Orthopaedics where my work included applying data science methods on large national health surveys. I’m interested in addressing biostatistical problems related to large datasets. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, photography, and the arts.
Hi everyone! I graduated from Emmanuel College in Boston with a B.S. in both Biostatistics and Biology. I am excited to continue my studies at BU as a recipient of the Interdisciplinary Training Grant in Biostatistics. In my free time, I like to explore the city, bake recipes from Pinterest, and go to Zumba or spin classes.
Hi everyone, I am Yi Li. I completed my MA program in our department, so I am happy to continue my study here. My current research is on statistical genetics and metabolomics, and I will continue to work on them. In addition, I love movies and musicals.
My name is Jingyi Lin, and I am a Ph.D. student in the Department of Biostatistics. My research interests include clinical trial design, as well as statistical computation. Before BU, I obtained my BS in Computational Mathematics from Xiamen University and my Master’s degree in Biostatistics from Duke University. In my spare time, I enjoy swimming and scuba diving.
I obtained my BS in applied mathematics from University of Electronic Science and Technology of China in 2015, and a MS in biostatistics from Washington University in St. Louis in 2016. Prior to joining BUSPH, I was a statistical data analyst in the Institute for Informatics at Washington University. In my spare time, I enjoy playing basketball, skiing, and watching Netflix.
I am originally from Beijing, China. I earned my MPH in biostatistics from BU. My research focusing on mitochondrial DNA CN, cardiovascular diseases and Alzheimer’s disease. In my spare time, I enjoy fishing, hiking and cooking.
I am originally from the south coast of Massachusetts. I recently earned my BS in Statistics from NC State University. During my time at NC State, I conducted research with the EPA to investigate alternative air quality sensors to measure air pollution. I also attended the SIBS program at the University of Colorado Denver where she researched the efficacy of a hypertension drug. My research interests include spatial statistics and clinical trials.
I am a first-year Biostatistics Ph.D. student. I completed my undergraduate at Rowan University earning a BS in Mathematics and a BA in Computing & Informatics. I participated in the 2020 Taste of Boston University Summer Institute for Biostatistics (SIBS), where I was first introduced to some of BU’s Biostatistics Faculty. Following the completion of this program, I knew BU was my top choice to pursue a Ph.D. I am currently on the Training Grant where I hope to narrow down my research interests.
I grew up in Rochester, New York, where I earned a BS in Applied Mathematics from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Following my undergraduate studies, I taught middle school math for a few years before returning to graduate school and earning an MS in Applied Statistics from the University of Southern Maine. While in graduate school I worked as an institutional researcher for Southern Maine Community College, where I was also an adjunct instructor in Mathematics and Statistics. For the past six years, I have been working as a biostatistician at Boston Children’s Hospital in the department of orthopedic surgery. When I’m not stuck in front of a computer screen I’m usually doing something fall-related with my family.
I grew up outside of Boston and studied mathematics and psychology at Bowdoin College, in Maine. I have worked for two years at a contract research organization (CRO), assisting biostatisticians with clinical trials analyses and various FDA submissions. Outside of biostats, I enjoy spending time outdoors.
I am originally from Las Vegas but relocated to DC to complete my BS in Statistics at American University. Then I went on to complete my MS in Biostatistics at Columbia University. Afterwards I worked for a few years as a biostatistician at the Mt Sinai Icahn School of Medicine in cardiothoracic clinical trials and observational studies with obstetric/pediatric researchers. In my free time, I enjoy watching comedy stand-ups, playing tennis, and reading Agatha Christie novels.
I first discovered my passion for public health when I was an undergraduate at Boston University. I later graduated from the M.A. program in biostatistics at BUSPH in 2019 and then worked as a biostatistician for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. I am happy to be back at BUSPH to continue my education. In my free time, I like to be outside as much as possible and enjoy biking, hiking, and running, as well as the occasional Netflix binge.
I was born in New York City, raised in Connecticut, and have lived in Boston for nearly a decade. I earned my BS in Economics at Northeastern University. I worked in Interventional Cardiology research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Longwood for 3 years. My personal interests include Tennis, Weightlifting, Music, and taking very long walks with my better half.
Greetings! I am an incoming Ph.D. Biostatistics student who will be working in the lab of Dr. Alexa Beiser. I completed my undergraduate degree in mathematics at the University of Delaware in 2017. For the last four years, I have been working as a Data Analyst with the informatics group of the Harvard Aging Brain Study. Outside of my professional life, I am involved with the Boston Strikers, a local LGBTQ+ soccer organization. I am excited to meet everyone within the program and be a part of the BU community!
I graduated from Carleton College in 2018 and spent the past two years doing public policy research at the University of Chicago. My academic interests include infectious disease modeling and the development of frameworks for analyzing social determinates of health. In my free time, I love to hike and cook, and I’ve gotten very into knitting during COVID.
I am originally from China and went to Zhejiang University for my BS in Biology. I worked as a research assistant for one year in a pathology lab at University of Alabama at Birmingham, where I was intrigued by the power of applying bioinformatics and biostatistics methods on deciphering disease mechanisms. Thereafter I obtained my MS in Applied Biostatistics at BU and continued my research career here. Aside from academics, I love reading, cooking and watching movies, especially horror and fiction movies.
I am Yang Song. After graduating from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) in Dec 2013 with an MS in Statistics, I went on to work for six and a half years at a CRO. In that time, I was been involved in 20+ manuscript publications, mainly in cardiovascular research, but there were many occasions where I found it difficult to convince statistical reviewers about the analysis results. Therefore, a strong feeling of deep and systematic learning of Biostatistics emerged, especially when my title changed to statistician 3 years ago. So, I begin to lead statistical analysis in the clinical trials and manuscript analysis, and one of responsibilities in my role was to communicate the statistical analysis with physicians and statisticians internally and externally extensively. But without a solid background in Biostatistics, I found myself struggling. Fortunately, BU Biostatistics department gives me the opportunity to learn advanced statistical methods.
I come from China. I earned my M.S. degree from University of Washington. I like to play basketball and watch NBA games. Also I’m learning guitar.
I did my undergraduate study at BU, majoring in Math and Economics，and obtained my Master’s degree at Yale majoring in Statistics. I did statistical genetics before but I am open to other research areas in the future. In my spare time, I like watching movies, shopping, and trying different kinds of food.
I completed my MS. Statistics program at San Diego State University (SDSU) in 2018. In January 2019, I began working as a statistician at UC San Diego Health, Department of Family Medicine, and Public Health on multiple grant-funded studies. I was part of a wonderful multi-disciplinary collaborative research team; I learned a lot from them. I am excited to start my Ph.D. and meet the people at BU. Outside of work, I love cooking and spending time outdoors.
Hi everyone! I was born in China and earned my BS in applied mathematics at Xiamen university. After graduation, I came to Washington DC and earned my MS in Biostatistics at Georgetown University. Prior to joining Boston University, I worked as an intern at the Innovation Center for Biomedical Informatics at Georgetown University doing research on Clip-seq data. In my spare time, I enjoy travelling, cooking, and playing video games!
I am a doctoral student in Biostatistics, working with Dr. Benjamin Linas and Dr. Laura White at Boston Medical Center. My research investigates the statistical and mathematical methods to calibrate compartmental simulation models and improve the performance of model fitting. Specifically, I am working with a research team under the mentorship of Dr. White on Bayesian calibration for researching effective strategies to prevent the opioid death model. Prior to the study in Biostatistics, I was working in the research unit of infectious disease at Boston Medical Center as a statistical analyst, where I was focusing on investigating the comparative- and cost-effectiveness of interventions to identify and treat HIV, HCV, and Opioid Use Disorder, employing methods of statistics and epidemiology.
Originally from China, I received my BS in Biology and Statistics from the University of Toronto and MS in Computational Biology from Harvard University. My research interests fall in the field of ensemble learning and developing novel prediction methods for heterogenous genomic data. In my free time, I enjoy playing board games and hiking.
I was born in Shandong, China. I earned my Master’s degree in Applied Math and Statistics at Johns Hopkins University and my Bachelor’s degree in Statistics at Shanghai University of International Business and Economics. In my spare time, I like reading, exercising and watching movies. I’m very happy to join BU Department of Biostatistics to continue my study and research.
Hi! My name is Yuxuan Wang, I am a Ph.D. student in Biostatistics. I earned a BS in Biology from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and recently my MS in Biostatistics from Yale University. My research interest is statistical genetics and I am also a #rstat enthusiast. While earning my master’s degree, I worked on a large-scale GWAS to detect sex differences in genetic contributions to smoking initiation. My personal interests include cooking and tennis. I am very excited to start a new journey at BU Biostat!
Hi everyone! I grew up in Northern China but spent the last five years in the Midwest of the US. I did my undergraduate in Wisconsin majoring in English and Statistics. Then, I moved to Michigan and obtained my MS in Applied Statistics. I am interested in developing and applying statistical methods in public health. In my spare time, I love music, books, and nature. I am glad to join the department and can’t wait to see you in person.
I am from China. I got my BS degree in Zhejiang University major in Food Science. Then I earned my MS degree in Statistics at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. I am really into music. I have been playing guitar for years and played in several bands back in China. I hope to get involved in the local Boston music scene and craft some interesting sounds.
Hi everyone, I have been at the BU Biostatistics Department for two years working as data analyst and am excited about switching my role to PhD student. Before joining BU, I received a BS in Math from Fudan University and earned my MS in Biostatistics from Georgetown University. In my free time, I like to watch movies and explore the city.
My name is Kristina Yamkovoy, and I grew up in Acton, Massachusetts. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with concentrations in Applied Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in May 2018. While at UMass, I was a teaching assistant for Calculus for Life and Social Sciences, a peer advisor in the Math Department, as well as an officer for the Undergraduate Researchers Interested in Data Organization. When I am not studying, I enjoy visiting farmer’s markets and cooking.
I received my Bachelor’s from Emory University and completed a research fellowship at Yale University before joining the program. I’m excited to join the department and look forward to meeting you all!
I am from Yunnan, a warm southern province of China. I got a BS in Biomedical Science and Chinese Medicine from Hong Kong Baptist University, and an MS in Statistics from Rutgers University before joining BU. My current research interests lie in statistical genetics and personalized medicine. In my spare time, I love running, swimming, and occasionally taking on adventurous activities. Running the Boston Marathon could be my next challenge. Come and join me!
I am a Ph.D. student in the biostats program. I did my undergraduate program at BU Math & Stats department and obtained my MA degree at Yale. Finding that I had a great interest in biostatistics when I worked at Yale Center for Analytical Sciences, I decided to come to this program.
I am Yuankai, a Ph.D. student in the Department of biostatistics. I am originally from China. I earned my BS in pharmaceutical science from Fudan University an MA in Biostatistics from Boston University. I am very happy to continue my study at BU!
My name is Yuanchao Zheng, and I am a Ph.D. student in the Department of Biostatistics. I received my master’s degree in Biostatistics at Brown University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics at the University of Science and Technology of China. Before I came to BU, I worked for a few years at Stanford University School of Medicine. I enjoy statistics, programming, and tackling healthcare questions, as well as food, plants, pets, music, and sports.
I got my B.S. in Statistics from the University of Wisconsin: Madison. I’ve done a lot of work in contract research organizations for clinical trials and a data monitoring committee over the past few years, so I have a large interest in clinical trial design and the issues that may come up when conducting trials. Outside of my schoolwork, I’m a competitive table tennis player that used to compete for the UW Madison team, and I take interest in many other sports such as various martial arts and more recently biking.
Ryan Dacey Musong Gao Xiebin Gu I am originally from Lexington, MA. After graduating from Georgia Tech, I have been a research associate in the Xavier Lab at MGH/Broad Institute for the past 3 years. I am looking forward to learning biostatistics as a part-time part student in the MS program in Biostatistics. Other than science, I enjoy playing tennis, reading the Bible, and cooking. Jacob Holdcraft Beatrice Kirui Kexin Li Sophia Lu Chenglin Lyu Sarah Milligan Steele Myrick Jack Pohlmann Sarah Rothbard Jasmeet Samra Hannah Snell Tingting Xi Shuzhi Zeng My name is Shuzhi Zeng. I am originally from China. I have always been interested in data and the natural sciences, so after studying mathematics and biology in undergrad, biostatistics was the logical progression. After graduation, my short-term goal is to join Merck & CO to accumulate my experience and acquire better understanding of the development of the realm. In long term, I hope to build up my own medical company in China and promote the development of Chinese medical industry. Meet our MS in Biostatistics students
My name is Ryan Dacey and I’m originally from Rochester, NY. I’ve called Boston home for the last seven years, though, as I’ve been teaching math and statistics and coaching the ski team at a local high school. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball and flag football in local leagues. I’m looking forward to kicking off this new chapter with this department and meeting you all this fall!
I am Musong Gao, graduating from Zhejiang University with a major in public health, and I am a first-year master’s student in MS biostatistics at Boston University. I am interested in advanced methods of integrating multiple omics research with different outcomes.
I originally chose statistics when I started at Boston University because I had an interest in the subject, but more importantly because I wanted to truly challenge myself and improve upon a skill set I felt was lacking. As time progressed, however, I realized the power of statistics, and how it was a subject that could be used to help improve the lives of others. This is where my interest in biostatistics ultimately stems from.
Hello, my name is Beatrice Kirui and I live in Leominster Massachusetts. I moved to live in the United States of America in September 2017 from my country of origin is Africa Kenya. I come from a family of 9 and I am the last born child who got an opportunity to join the university among all the siblings. I graduated with my undergraduate degree in Applied Statistics with Computing in December 2013 and didn’t get an opportunity of getting a permanent job. I was only offered a contract and that was really frustrating that there were no opportunities after one graduated. I applied for a green card and I got the opportunity to move into the USA. My dream was to continue with my studies and that is why I applied to join Boston University to pursue a Master’s degree in Biostatistics. I am humbled by the opportunity and working hard to achieve my goals.
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia Lu, and I am a new master’s student studying biostatistics (MSB)! I’m excited to continue my education here at BU. I was an undergraduate student here at BU and loved it here. One of the biggest reasons why I chose to stay and study biostatistics here was that everyone in the department I’ve met so far, including the faculty, is very friendly and supportive. Also, I hope to pursue a career in healthcare or the pharmaceutical industry, as staying in Boston allows me to explore both areas since it has many pharmaceutical companies and hospitals here. My research interests include a wide range of areas, such as clinical trials, brain aging, and infectious diseases. I hope to learn more about these areas and narrow down my research interests during my time here at BU!
Hello everyone! I am Chenglin Lyu, and I am from China. I earned my BS degree in Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Missouri. Right now, I am an MS in Biostatistics student at Boston University. I am interested in aviation and aircrafts. I hope one day I can fly to all the countries in the world.
My name is Sarah Milligan and I am pursuing my Masters in Biostatistics at Boston University with the hope of continuing onto my PhD. I aspire to use the skills I develop at BU to perform integral and effective research within the field of Mental Health and Behavioral Health. My interest in this field stems from the increased awareness of how depression anxiety and other common mental illnesses affect the majority of individuals. The importance of having solid evidence and facts in this field is increasing as the subject rises in conversation within the public sector. I chose BU due to its variety of opportunities and overall educational framework. Although, the mascot being a cute Boston Terrier like my dog had to have been the deciding factor!
I am a MA student in the Biostatistics Department. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Lipscomb University. Prior to starting at BU I served in the U.S. Air Force and worked as an electrical engineer.
I am a new student pursuing a Master’s Degree in Biostatistics. I grew up in Seattle before attending the College of William & Mary, where I received a BS in Applied Mathematics. I was drawn to the program at BU because of the ability to take classes jointly in the Mathematics Department and the School of Public Health, learning high-level theory and its applications simultaneously. I am currently assisting Dr. Charlene Ong with her research on dynamic modeling and risk prediction of malignant swelling after large ischemic strokes.
I am a first-year graduate student in BU’s Master’s of Science in Biostatistics program. Having graduated from the University of Florida with Bachelor’s degrees in biology and anthropology, I am eager to continue learning about research methods and human phenomena at Boston University. My prior research experience includes an assistantship with Dr. Stephanie Staras (UF Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics) on a project evaluating both HPV vaccination and HPV-related cancer rates in Florida counties. I look forward to learning more about statistical methods in epidemiology and applying them to future research in reproductive health.
My name is Hannah Snell (she/her) and I am a new MS student in the Biostatistics department at Boston University. I graduated from Smith College in May and majored in Biochemistry and Statistical & Data
Sciences. I am very interested in pursuing biostatistical research in clinical trials and genomics. I am currently working in the Fungal Genomics Group (Infectious Disease and Microbiome Program) at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, so I am pursuing this degree part-time alongside my job. In my personal time, I am an avid hiker and rock climber. I also love to cook, pet dogs, and explore the Boston area!
I’m passionate on using statistical methods to analyzing and solving public health and medical regarded issues. I have found my interest in current courses and can’t wait to obtain further statistical skills on different medical research areas.
Christina Chan Alicia Chen Leah Ding Noon Elhassa Kaleb Eppich Brittany Galvin Irene Hsueh Nayoung Kim Kara Kniss Jung Lee Alexandra Lewis Zhibang Lin Sylvia Lutz Jenny Nguyen Han Nguyen Rafeya Raquib Aliza Ray Margaret Shea Tianxiang Sheng Carly Shimota Anh Tran Mengyao Wang Kim-Judy You Haotian Zhang Christina ZiogasMeet our MS in Applied Biostatistics students
I am originally from Houston, Texas. After completing my undergrad at Northwestern University with a degree in biomedical engineering, I worked in healthcare technology with EHRs. There, I developed an interest in data, and over time, decided to switch to pursuing the applied biostatistics program at BU. My interests include gardening, cooking, and listening to audiobooks.
I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2019, with a B.A. in Biology and a minor in Statistics. For the past 2 years, I worked in education policy research as an analyst, with a focus on survey data from Chicago Public Schools. My hometown is Albany, NY, and in my free time, I love to crochet, cook, and watch anime.
I am a recent graduate from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where I majored in Data Science and Statistics. I am currently enrolled in the MS in Applied Biostatistics program as a part-time student, where I am also working full-time as a healthcare data analyst in Boston. I am interested in performing research and pursuing a career in Biotechnology as modern-day technology and its constantly changing role in healthcare is fascinating to me. In my free time, I enjoy doing what I can to explore Boston and surrounding areas, as I am still fairly new to living on the East Coast.
I am an M.S student who joined Masters in Applied Biostatistics Fall2020. I earned my bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts Boston in Biology. I’ve worked as an intern at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. My real interest is analyzing data to improve and reduce health disparities in marginalized communities.
I grew up in Layton, Utah, and got my undergraduate degree in Medical Laboratory Science from Weber State University. I worked in a clinical lab as a Medical Technologist for several years and enjoyed the behind-the-scenes aspect of medicine and patient care. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we played a role in validating and implementing new assays and it piqued my interest in biomedical research, especially analyzing and interpreting the data. This led me to the field of biostatistics and Boston University’s Applied Biostatistics program. In my free time, I enjoy golf, reading, and exploring Boston with my wife Marissa and our puppy Max.
I am originally from Farmington, Michigan, but have been living in Cincinnati, Ohio for the last couple of years. I graduated in 2016 with my B.S. in Statistics from Grand Valley State University. After graduating, I went on to do marketing analytics for brands such as Harley Davidson, Buick, GMC, and PwC. In addition to my statistics major, much of my undergrad experience was spent studying biology, and as such, I have been interested in making the shift to biomedical research topics for quite some time now. I am very excited to dive into the MSAB program. Outside of academics, I am very active so I love doing activities such as barre, ice hockey, rollerblading, and hiking.
Once a Terrier, always a Terrier! I went to BU for undergrad where I double majored in Biology (Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, & Genetics) and Psychology, and now I’m back for my MS in Applied Biostats.
I did my undergraduate degree in Biology and worked as a researcher for a few years. I like watching movies and traveling.
I got my B.S. in Mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a minor in psychological science and am happy to join the BUSPH community as an MS Applied Biostatistics student. I am from Ocean County, New Jersey, and in my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis, journaling, and exploring Boston. During undergrad, I initiated and worked on a data-visualization project in RShiny that students on campus are now able to use called StudySafe. Learning about mental health has deepened my interest in contributing to the prevention and understanding of chronic health problems. I am looking forward to diving into applied statistics and becoming a responsible contributor to public health research upon graduation.
I grew up in the Boston area and also went to school around here. I graduated from Boston College in 2017 with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Mathematics. After graduating, I worked as a clinical research coordinator in various research projects and clinical trials. Currently, I am with the OHRA department here at BUMC so I’m pursuing my master’s part-time. Outside of academics and work, I love to cook and am always looking up new recipes to try out.
I am from Accord, NY. I graduated from SUNY Oneonta in May 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Statistics and Mathematics. I am excited to start the Applied Biostatistics Master’s Program at BU. In my free time, I like hanging out with friends, watching tv, and doing puzzles.
Hi, Terriers. It is a great pleasure for me to become a part of BU. My name is Zhibang Lin, and I graduated with a biology degree from the University of Nevada, Reno. From my undergraduate research experience and recent experiences with covid-19, I saw the importance of biostatistics in promoting public health. Being a biostatistician is like being a detective investigating a potential threat to population health. I look forward to becoming a biostatistician and utilizing my knowledge to have a prolonged influence on public health and be prepared for the next challenge to our public health.
Hi! I’m originally from California and attended undergrad at UCLA, majoring in Bioengineering with a minor in Public Health. For the past 3
years I have been living in Boston and working as a consultant before attending this program. I am excited to learn about all of the different
possible careers with this degree. Outside of class, I like to run, read, spend time with friends, and hike.
I am originally from Sweden, and I graduated from UTA this past May with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Mathematics. My main interests include clinical trials and statistical genetics. During my spare time, I enjoy baking, spending time with friends, and trying out new food. I am excited to learn a lot during this program and to explore Boston more!
I have been in Boston my whole life. I recently graduated from Boston University with a BA in Mathematics with a concentration in Statistics, and a minor in Public Health. I am excited to combine my interests in data analysis and public health in biostatistics. As a future public health professional, I am committed to reducing health disparities to minimize disproportionately affected populations. Aside from academics, I love trying new foods, drinking boba, and hiking.
I grew up on Long Island and spent the last 6 years in Buffalo. I first earned my BS in Psychology and BA in Statistics at the University at Buffalo and then worked on behavioral health and nutrition research in infants as a research support specialist after graduating. I decided to pursue my MS in Applied Biostatistics because I wanted to be more hands-on with data analysis and study design. I am particularly interested in projects addressing health disparities for marginalized groups of people. Outside of school, I love art, music, and cooking. I was in a band and an art collective with my friends back in Buffalo, and would love to continue to do that here in my free time!
After graduating from Bard College with my BA in Biology, I spent time collecting data on commercial fishing boats around New England and working in environmental science labs at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA. I earned my MS at the University of New Hampshire, studying Marine Biology. It was while I was analyzing my thesis data, looking at the impacts of ocean acidification on winter flounder inner ear bones, that I realized my interest in statistics. I am excited to be moving into the biostatistics world!
I am originally from the greater Boston area and have lived in Massachusetts my whole life. I graduated from Amherst College in 2019 with a B.A. in Statistics and Psychology. Since then, I have been working at BEDAC as a Statistical Programmer. In my spare time I enjoy traveling, refurbishing furniture, and listening to podcasts.
I was born in a happy Chinese family. My hometown is in Dongbei which is similar to Boston in latitude. I earned my BS in statistics from Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen. Apart from studying, I like to watch sports games and Arsenal is my favorite team. Also when I am free, I really enjoy shooting and editing videos.
I graduated from Boston University in 2021 with a Mathematics degree concentrating in Statistics. During my undergraduate education, I served as President of BU Analytics Club and worked for the BU Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Additionally, I was involved in numerous research projects on campus. By continuing my education at BU in the MS AB program, I hope to gain the experience and knowledge necessary for me to make an impact in the pharmaceutical industry. Specifically, I am interested in using statistical methods to improve clinical trial designs to contribute to the development of treatments for individuals suffering from various conditions. Outside the classroom, I am the MS Student Representative for the Student Senate at BU SPH. Additionally, I enjoy playing with my new puppy Milo and traveling.
I am from Southern California. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and subsequently worked as a Registered Nurse in Los Angeles. I then relocated to Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and worked in critical care specializing in thoracic and cardiac surgery. Currently, I am employed at the Boston University General Clinical Research Unit where I work with research teams from across the University to implement clinical studies. In my free time, I enjoy cycling, hiking, pastry making, and exploring cuisines.
I am originally from China. I just graduated from Southwest University with a BS in pharmacy. This is my first time in the U.S. and I feel so
excited to be a part of the Applied Biostatistics program at BU. I love reading, hiking, and watching some vlogs in my spare time.
I am a student in the M.S. for the Applied Biostatistics program. Over the past year, I have had the opportunity to work on an initiative to accelerate the development and implementation of innovative COVID-19 diagnostic testing approaches at UMass Medical School. I was part of a team that oversaw the onboarding and monitoring of academic and practice-based research networks across the country. Prior to this, I graduated from UMass Lowell’s MPH program for Epidemiology. During my time there, I participated in authoring the Greater Lowell Health Needs Assessment 2019 for CHNA-10 and asthma intervention studies of low-income children and older adults living in Lowell. In the future, I hope to gain more experience in data analysis and programming and apply these skills within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology field.
I’m Haotian Zhang from Beijing, the capital of China. You can also call me Shion as you favor. I’m very happy to join the SPH community and study biostatistics with everyone. I like to play games whether on the computer or on the console. looking forward to being friends with you.
My name is Christina Ziogas, and I am in the MS Applied Biostatistics program at Boston University. I graduated with a Public Health degree at UMass Amherst, where I began to learn and became very intrigued by biostatistics. I decided to pursue this field, for I thought it was a great way to combine my statistical and computational interests with my interests in research data analysis. I hope to later work at a pharmaceutical company, however, I am still investigating where my interests lie as I continue to learn more throughout the program. I am looking forward to gaining a wider range of knowledge and experience in biostatistics and am excited to utilize the opportunities that this program has to offer!