On the Heights: April 2025
Departmental news, research highlights, community achievements, and more to help you stay connected with the Michigan Public Health community.
Biostatistics
Michigan Public Health celebrates faculty, staff, students for excellence
Students, faculty and staff from the University of Michigan School of Public Health were commended during the fourth annual Public Health Honors on April 23. The event, held at the Rogel Ballroom in the Michigan Union, recognized the outstanding efforts and achievements of individuals who have exceeded expectations in the areas of public health research, education, community service and public engagement.
Biostatisticians use machine learning approach to improve risk prediction for recurrent health events
"Random forest" algorithm outperforms traditional methods for predicting patient flare-ups, even with incomplete medical histories
A new machine learning approach developed by University of Michigan School of Public Health researchers better predicts when patients might experience recurring health events like disease flare-ups or hospitalizations, even when patient follow-up data is incomplete.
Michigan Public Health ranks #2 among best schools of public health in the nation
School of Public Health also ranked highly in several specialty areas
The University of Michigan School of Public Health has been ranked #2 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Health Schools. The School of Public Health also ranks among the top schools in specialty rankings issued by U.S. News.
On the Heights: February 2025
Departmental news, research highlights, community achievements, and more to help you stay connected with the Michigan Public Health community.
Michigan Public Health biostatisticians receive Emerging Women Leaders in Data Science Award
Irina Gaynanova and Xu Shi, both associate professors of Biostatistics at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, received the 2025 IMS Thelma and Marvin Zelen Emerging Women Leaders in Data Science Award for their advances in statistical methodology and leadership in the field.