Biostatistics and Bioinformatics

DBB offers a range of programs including a PhD, MPH, MS, BS and an undergraduate minor.

Whether you are interested in Biostatistics, Bioinformatics or Health Data Science your master’s or undergraduate level experience will be enhanced by the proximity to agencies and organizations on the frontline of public health here in Washington, DC. And if you're interested in earning a doctorate, the PhD in Health Data Science is perfect for you.

In addition, The Expanding the Pipeline to Graduate Research in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (EPGRAD) Program is an 8-week summer education and research training opportunity that encourages undergraduates from underrepresented communities to pursue graduate studies and careers in this important research field.

 View our PhD Student Profiles  here.

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Dr. Aiste Gulla, Assistant Professor with the Department of Surgery at GW's School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dr. Heather Hoffman, Vice Chair and Professor with the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at GW’s Milken Institute School of Public Health, Naman Gupta, and Augustine Ogwoh, co-authored two papers on Environmental Exposures and Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
 

Dr. Aiste Gulla, Assistant Professor with the Department of Surgery at GW's School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and a research team comprised of two MPH in Biostatistics alumni, Naman Gupta, and Augustine Ogwoh, recently presented their research on Environmental Exposures and Hepatocellular Carcinoma at the prestigious 21st Annual Academic Surgical Congress in Orlando from February 3 to 5, 2026. These alumni received guided mentorship from esteemed faculty that spanned across GW that included Dr. Aiste Gulla, Assistant Professor and Surgeon from SMHS, Department of Surgery and Dr. Heather Hoffman, Professor and Vice Chair from the SPH, Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics during their prior graduate studies as part of their Practicum and Culminating Experience. After graduation, these alumni have successfully continued their research collaboration on hepatocellular carcinoma with faculty. These alumni had the unique opportunity to communicate research findings in a succinct format of 3 minutes or less as part of a Quickshot Presentation session toward an audience of surgeons and other medical practitioners. Augustine Ogwoh presented on "Association Between Environmental Vinyl Chloride Exposure and Prevalence of HCC Related Comorbidities" and Naman Gupta presented on "Divergent Airborne Pollutants in Cryptogenic vs. Non-Cryptogenic HCC: EPA 2020–EHR 2020–22 Analysis". All research findings have been submitted for publication.