Upcoming events and news from the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science at Indiana University School of Medicine.

News and Events

The Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science offers programs and events throughout the year to advance the field and recognize its most accomplished leaders.

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Statistical Methods in Imaging Conference 2024

It is our great pleasure to host the 2024 annual meeting of the ASA Statistics in Imaging Section. Statistical Methods in Imaging (SMI) aims to bring together investigators from students to established researchers who are working on methods and applications in a diverse array of imaging science, including but not limited to biomedical imaging, immunofluorescence imaging and geospatial imaging.

The conference will be held on May 29-31 at JW Marriott Indianapolis, with an evening social event and poster session on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

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Research Updates

What is the future of AI in health care?

The future of artificial intelligence (AI) is fascinating at best, and dangerous at worst. Experts from the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science at IU School of Medicine and the Regenstrief Institute recently gathered for the 3rd annual Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Innovation Conference, “Moving from Reactive to Proactive,” to share the latest research, uses and potential of AI.

Lisa Gill  |  May 30, 2023

IU School of Medicine names new chair to lead Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science

Indiana University School of Medicine has appointed Kun Huang, PhD, as chair of the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science, effective October 1, 2021. Huang brings a tremendous amount of research, education and leadership experience to the role. He currently serves as vice chair for data science and professor with the department. 

IU School of Medicine  |  Sep 09, 2021

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Barry P. Katz Lectureship in Biostatistics and Health Data Science

The Barry P. Katz Lectureship in Biostatistics and Health Data Science brings internationally recognized experts in biostatistics and health data science to speak at IU School of Medicine and the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health.

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