Biostatistics

Jian Kang in front of a body of water

From equations to impact: Advancing public health through biostatistics

Q&A with University of Michigan researcher Jian Kang on mental health, aging and cancer

Jian Kang is a professor and associate chair for Research in the Department of Biostatistics at Michigan Public Health, where he develops cutting-edge statistical methods for analyzing complex biomedical data. He’s particularly interested in brain-computer interfaces and neuroimaging, developing methods that help researchers better understand how the brain works and how it changes with age or disease.

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On the Heights: June 2025

Departmental news, research highlights, community achievements, and more to help you stay connected with the Michigan Public Health community.

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On the Heights: May 2025

Departmental news, research highlights, community achievements, and more to help you stay connected with the Michigan Public Health community.

Dean F. DuBois Bowman, far left, greats a Class of 2025 graduate on stage as the Michigan Public Health faculty look on.

Michigan Public Health celebrates 450 graduates

Class of 2025 graduates’ impactful work often will be ‘invisible,’ yet essential

Kristen J. Sarri, MPH ’97, addressed the University of Michigan School of Public Health graduating Class of 2025 during commencement May 1 at historic Hill Auditorium with a reminder of what lies ahead: “Public health isn't glamorous work.”

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On the Heights: April 2025

Departmental news, research highlights, community achievements, and more to help you stay connected with the Michigan Public Health community.