Contact Boston Chapter of the American Statistical Association for event and ticket information.
Tuesday, December 08, 2009 from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (ET)
Although modern statistical practice encompasses a large number of specializations both applied
and theoretical, the earliest statisticians (called “statists”) were primarily concerned with issues of
state (i.e., demography and economics). The field of bios tatistics in particular has deep roots in
public health surveillance, which according to Stephen Thacker of the CDC "is the corners tone of
public health practice". In this talk , we will discuss some aspects of how statistical methods can
support and enhance public health surveillance. After examining the historical connections between
statistics and public health practice, we will briefly study some specific challenges and problems that
arise in the surveillance of influenza and other respiratory disease. Finally, we will offer some
thoughts about the importance and impact that we as statisticians might share within the community
of public health practitioners.
NOTE that the event is being held at the Upper School. On the map for BB&N US the indicator is at the gym end. See
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3234081
The entrance to the parking lot is the lower indicator and entrance to the building is the uppper one.
To register by check, include the check made payable to BCASA, your name, affiliation, and mail by Dec 3 to:
Huichao Chen, PhD
Department of Biostatistics/CBAR
Harvard University
651 Huntington Ave, FXB502
Boston, MA 02115
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