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Data Headlines

Explore the latest public health research and insights about Data.

When we think of dangerous, unseen challenges to public health, pathogens or toxins often come to mind. Another threat we need to consider: the algorithms increasingly used in health care settings.

 

Firearm Forensics on Trial

Defense attorneys appealing a murder conviction enlisted the expertise of statisticians to determine whether the field of firearm forensics is grounded in solid science. The answer? Not even close.

Aerial view of thousands of people forming shape of an injector

What VAERS Is (And Isn’t)

Anyone can report a post-vaccination health issue to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System—which anti-vaccination activists often misuse to sow misinformation and distrust.

Data Faculty

Add subtext below TOPIC Faculty: Looking for prominent public health experts in the field of data? They’re here at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.

 

Karen Bandeen-Roche
Professor
Biostatistics

Karen Bandeen-Roche, PhD, MS, creates statistical reasoning needed to learn how we can lengthen healthy life and increase independence for older adults.

Professor
Biostatistics

Jeff Leek, PhD, MS, is focused on making public health data easier for everyone to use, through training, technology development, and statistical research. 

Brian Caffo
Professor
Biostatistics

Brian Caffo, PhD, MS, is a biostatistician who studies big, complex data in the neurosciences.

Nilanjan Chatterjee
Professor
Biostatistics

Nilanjan Chatterjee, PhD, MS, models disease risk associated with genetic, lifestyle, biomarkers. and other factors, with the goal of improving disease prevention.