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Virginia Tech researchers in the Craige Lab partner with CBHDS to combine exercise biology, bioinformatics, and data science to better understand how the body adapts to exercise.

CBHDS colleagues joined ACTStat and JSM 2026 in Boston to share research, lead discussions on the evolving role of AI in collaborative statistics, and connect with colleagues across the field. The week also highlighted contributions to Bayesian methodology, statistical education, ASA leadership, and the recognition of CBHDS Director Alexandra Hanlon with the 2026 ASA Founders Award.

Explore how Dr. Karen Pellegrin and CBHDS are advancing rural health research through long-term collaboration, data-driven insights, and community-focused impact.

Meet Dr. Ben Brewer and learn how his collaborative approach to biostatistics supports investigators and medical students at Virgina Tech and the Center for Biostatistics and Health Data Science (CBHDS).

Explore how CBHDS and sleep researchers are studying sleep apnea and insomnia to better understand their impact on cognitive health in older adults.

Dr. Xuemei (Missi) Zhang is a Research Scientist with the Center for Biostatistics and Health Data Science (CBHDS) whose interdisciplinary expertise strengthens research and training across the life sciences at Virginia Tech.

Learn how CBHDS Bioinformatician Dr. Xuemei (Missi) Zhang is contributing to national efforts to advance biomedical data science, interoperability, and reproducible research through a prestigious NIH Innovation Workshop.

From Accra to Roanoke, Emmanuel Nartey’s path has been guided by a simple instinct: say yes, learn fast, and help people solve real problems with data.

Learn how CBHDS partners with the Virginia Tech School of Medicine to support medical students through study design, data analysis, mentorship, and research education.

Meet Dr. Chris Grubb and discover how his work in biostatistics, population health research, and mentoring helps advance collaborative science at CBHDS.