Biostatistics is the application of statistical techniques to scientific research in health-related fields, including medicine, biology, and public health, and the development of novel methodologies that could improve the application. Since the beginning of the twentieth century, the field of biostatistics has become an indispensable tool in improving health and reducing illness.

Epidemiology is concerned with the distribution, causation, and control of disease across time and space in human populations.

The Mission of the Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology is:

  1. To provide quality statistical support in terms of design, analysis, and data management of research studies developed by the clinical and laboratory investigators;
  2. To develop epidemiologic studies in various fields, including hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and cancer, and to further epidemiologic methodology research;
  3. To train medical students, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other research staff in the management of data, use of statistical software, and use of statistical methods; and
  4. To develop innovative statistical research guided by and benefiting clinical research projects.

The division was formed in October 2004, under the Medical College’s Strategic Plan for further development and retention of research scholars by providing an improved environment, education, and support for research.

Contact information:

Madhu Mazumdar, PhD, MA, MS
Chief, Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Department of Public Health
Professor of Biostatistics in Public Health
Tel: 646-962-8023
Fax: 646-962-0281
mam2073@med.cornell.edu

Mailing Address:
Weill Cornell Medical College - Department of Public Health
Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
402 East 67th Street, Box 74
New York, NY 10065