#biostats
Oh, this is so going in my biostats class in the spring...
November 8, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Well now I'm pondering - what is the best Introductory Biostats book out there that folk have had success with. I used to like Whitlock & Schluter, but have come to find it too test-based and not enough thinking-based (to use a term of art?).
False. There is no such thing as an introductory statistics textbook
November 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
This evening will be a race to take my biostats midterm before I get knocked out by my vaccines
November 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The Biostats department at UCLA still has pencil sharpeners mounted on the walls :)
November 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
yeah probably getting a covid booster when I have to teach the next day was not the wisest choice. At least one class is student led discussion and in another I am giving an exam. So I just have to make it through biostats
October 31, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Last repost: I'll never forget how, about 15 years ago, I walked into my biostats class the morning of Nov. 11 to find the students arguing over whether it was Veteran's Day or Memorial Day. I told them it was Veterans' Day and intoned "The 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month"
NONE of them
October 30, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Hey Yaniv Brandvain is not on Bluesky but his most recent biostats ebook is live ybrandvain.github.io/biostats/. His stats resources have been so helpful to me as I develop my own stats course, so check it out. Github repo here: github.com/ybrandvain/b...
Applied Biostatistics
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October 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Proud of the latest edition of my free intro biostats book.

gitrepo: github.com/ybrandvain/b...
book: ybrandvain.github.io/biostats/

Not complete but at a good point to take a break, and I think its quite usable

dm me with comments , ideas etc
Applied Biostatistics
ybrandvain.github.io
October 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I'm so anti-AI in general, but I'm letting students use ChatGPT for my Biostats class in R
October 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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October 9, 2025 at 11:52 AM
This is a great book, and free! ybrandvain.github.io/biostats/
Applied Biostatistics
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October 7, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Would love some recommendations for biostats texts! Especially biostatistics using R. Feeling a little out of my depth with this, but hoping to find a great resource for self-teaching.
October 7, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Brilliant breakdown of the fatally flawed study that Senator Ron Johnson and Aaron Siri used as their star witness at a hearing on vaccines. They claimed it shows that vaccines cause chronic conditions in kids.

It doesn’t.

Great analysis and explainer on biostats @jsm2334.bsky.social
September 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
i was today years old when i learned that i'm amongst the minority of biostats folks who don't want to see ORs wiped from the face of the earth.

but at least i don't advocate presenting data on the logit scale, cause that would be PURE MADNESS.
September 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Man, this is so not the time to stand on biostats ceremony.
September 22, 2025 at 10:13 PM
I fucking hate biostats and even i won't touch ChatGPT to save my life
Just watched a student do their statistics homework in ChatGPT and now I really do think that academia is dead
February 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
yo you do epi? i don’t know if i knew that. i do stat programming, got degrees in biostats
September 24, 2023 at 4:29 PM
I just reposted a starter pack of people in health policy, which has more suggested follows in this field. Also, there's more Vanderbilt affiliated biostats folk on here than I remembered! Also recommend following @spiekerstats.bsky.social, @maxdrohde.bsky.social, @ashleymullan.bsky.social.
November 20, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Agree with nearly everything here. Censored data is very niche to biostats. I think a) most people could spend a lifetime never encountering it and b) if it was just taught as an unusual glm it's really not a difficult thing once you know the others on this list.
September 17, 2023 at 9:00 PM
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July 22, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Georgetown University Department of Family Medicine has opened a faculty position in quantitative research. They're open to PhDs in biostats, health services research, health econ, and similar quant degrees. I work with this group and there's a lot of exciting research going on! LMK if you apply.
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January 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Perhaps you’re right. My biostats class in college was in the early 2000s and it was all about p values but I forget what year we are in now (pandemic effect). I keep imagining we are still in 2010s 😬
November 20, 2024 at 1:54 AM
Kosmidis and Zeileis provide a new approach for fitting beta regressions on the [0,1] scale, at the expense of one additional parameter.

Link:
arxiv.org/abs/2409.07233

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Extended-support beta regression for $[0, 1]$ responses
We introduce the XBX regression model, a continuous mixture of extended-support beta regressions for modeling bounded responses with or without boundary observations. The core building block of...
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September 17, 2024 at 5:27 AM
Contract, Biostats Operations Group Coordinator - PTC Therapeutics, Inc. - New Jersey, United States
Contract, Biostats Operations Group Coordinator - PTC Therapeutics, Inc. - New Jersey, United States
Job Description Summary The Contract, Biostats Operation Group (BOG) Coordinator performs system and process support activities for the PTC Biostatistics and Data Management (BioMetric’s) Department. This includes, but not limited to, proactively and independently identifying, coordinating, and monitoring the administrative aspects of the BOG support function; performing ad-hoc and project-driven administrative tasks as assigned, including administrative systems, processes and procedures and completing of varied routine activities. The incumbent works cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources on computerized systems, processes, and related support issues. Quick paced position in rapidly expanding environment. The Contract, Biostats Operation Group (BOG) Coordinator supports adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate. Job Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Primary Duties/responsibilities The BOG Coordinator's responsibilities include, but may not be limited to: Assisting with the initiation, completion, management, and archiving of legal and financial documents for the clinical programs, such as non-disclosure agreements, new vendor requests, vendor contracts, invoices and purchase orders. Providing general administrative support to the BOG function that supports the study teams including: Overseeing the monthly invoicing process. Reviewing accruals with teams. Ensuring contracts/work orders/amendments are created and approved in a timely manner. Collaborating with other departments. Format documents. Assist in signature collection. Managing department electronic mailboxes and other resources. Oversee the BOG Request system that tickets are assigned and resolved in a timely manner. Oversee processes to revise data for decision making tools within and outside of the department. Performs other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management. Assist in the delivery of support to the BioMetric’s Department by working closely with the PTC IT, Finance, Contracting, and Legal Departments to provide exceptional support and quick turn-around times. Participates in the assessment, selection, and evaluation of vendors. Ability to quickly understand and triage support questions and ensure that corrective actions are taken and confirm that the issues are resolved on a timely basis. Creates/Reviews and revise process documentation including SOPs and Work Instructions. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required Minimum level of education and years of relevant work experience. Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR an Associate’s Degree and minimum of 4 years of related professional experience OR equivalent combination of experience and/or education. Relevant experience is defined as experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, university medical center or related environment. Special knowledge or skills needed and/or licenses or certificates required: Experience supporting large departments/groups in a fast-paced, dynamic, multicultural, international environment. Demonstrated proficiency using the advanced functionality of Microsoft Office (Power Point, Excel and Word). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members. Detailed oriented and service minded. Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines. Excellent planning, organization and management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Flexibility to work outside of core business hours when necessary. Embraces new challenges or changed priorities and adjusts plans and priorities accordingly. Experience working in a fast growing and entrepreneurial environment. Special knowledge or skills and/or licenses or certificates preferred: Experience providing support for the administrative tasks associated with a clinical research/clinical operations function. Experience with contract management software (i.e., Contracts 365) and service procurement systems (i.e., SAP Ariba). Basic understanding of GxP regulations and of Data Integrity. Travel requirements Up to 15% travel if not local to New Jersey EEO Statement PTC Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination. Click here to return to the careers page
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April 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Oh beloved stats nerds, come work for the NHS, doing and teaching data simulation!

£62-£86k
permanent
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October 1, 2024 at 10:20 AM