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Ji-Hyun Lee is a professor of biostatistics at the University of Florida (UF), where she holds several key leadership roles. She serves as a professor in the Department of Biostatistics within both the College of Public Health and Health Professions and the College of Medicine. Additionally, she is the Associate Director for Cancer Quantitative Sciences and Director of the Biostatistics Shared Resource at the UF Health Cancer Center. Lee has more than 20 years of experience in cancer research, focusing on areas such as clinical trial design, cancer prevention interventions (including smoking cessation), and the application of artificial intelligence in cancer research. She has authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles and has played a central role in elevating the scientific rigor and collaborative research environment at the UF Health Cancer Center. Her academic journey began with a master’s and doctorate in biostatistics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She previously held faculty and leadership positions at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa and the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center before joining UF in 2018. Lee is also recognized nationally and internationally for her contributions to the field of statistics. She was elected the 120th president of the American Statistical Association (ASA) for the 2025 term, marking several firsts: she is the first Korean American, the first woman from Florida, and the first cancer center applied biostatistician to lead the ASA. She is an elected ASA fellow and a certified professional statistician (PStat®) through the ASA. Beyond her academic and leadership roles, Lee is committed to fostering inclusion and mentorship in the statistical community. She has served as president of the Caucus for Women in Statistics and has been active in multiple professional societies. In 2024, she was named a chief statistical advisor for Nature Medicine, further solidifying her influence in advancing statistical best practices in medical research. In summary, Ji-Hyun Lee is a leading biostatistician at the University of Florida, widely respected for her research, leadership, and dedication to advancing both the science and community of statistics.
Ji-Hyun Lee is a professor of biostatistics at the University of Florida (UF), where she holds several key leadership roles. She serves as a professor in the Department of Biostatistics within both the College of Public Health and Health Professions and the College of Medicine. Additionally, she is the Associate Director for Cancer Quantitative Sciences and Director of the Biostatistics Shared Resource at the UF Health Cancer Center. Lee has more than 20 years of experience in cancer research, focusing on areas such as clinical trial design, cancer prevention interventions (including smoking cessation), and the application of artificial intelligence in cancer research. She has authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles and has played a central role in elevating the scientific rigor and collaborative research environment at the UF Health Cancer Center. Her academic journey began with a master’s and doctorate in biostatistics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She previously held faculty and leadership positions at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa and the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center before joining UF in 2018. Lee is also recognized nationally and internationally for her contributions to the field of statistics. She was elected the 120th president of the American Statistical Association (ASA) for the 2025 term, marking several firsts: she is the first Korean American, the first woman from Florida, and the first cancer center applied biostatistician to lead the ASA. She is an elected ASA fellow and a certified professional statistician (PStat®) through the ASA. Beyond her academic and leadership roles, Lee is committed to fostering inclusion and mentorship in the statistical community. She has served as president of the Caucus for Women in Statistics and has been active in multiple professional societies. In 2024, she was named a chief statistical advisor for Nature Medicine, further solidifying her influence in advancing statistical best practices in medical research. In summary, Ji-Hyun Lee is a leading biostatistician at the University of Florida, widely respected for her research, leadership, and dedication to advancing both the science and community of statistics.
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Biostatistics Clinical Trials Data Literacy Reproducibility
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