About the Department

Now accepting applications for masters and PhD students.

The Department of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics engages in education and research activities in the statistical sciences. Educational offerings feature doctoral degree program in biostatistics (with an optional emphasis on bioinformatics or decision science), a masters degree with a concentration in biostatistics or decision science, and an MPH concentration in biostatistics. Methodological and applied research activities provide students with unique opportunities to participate in quantitative research in all aspects of public heath sciences, including such areas as medicine, dentistry, nursing and cancer research. Faculty and staff in the department work collaboratively with researchers from many other disciplines, bringing essential expertise in biostatistics and thereby promoting and adding value to research initiatives. One of our primary goals is to contribute to UofL research efforts in a manner that serves to boost potential for extramural research funding. The department is home to award-winning faculty, biostatisticians and students.

Students in biostatistics learn advanced statistical methodology and computational techniques utilized in basic, translational, clinical and epidemiological research.  The decision science curriculum develops quantitative decision analysis skills for evaluating the utility of medical, public health and health policy interventions.  The  bioinformatics curriculum develops statistical, computational and mathematical techniques associated with computational biology and genomics.

Our vision is to become internationally recognized in biostatistics, bioinformatics and decision science research and education, serving both Kentucky and the nation.