Dr. Chunyu Liu

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Biography

Chunyu Liu is a Professor in the Department of Biostatistics at Boston University School of Public Health. He earned his PhD focusing on statistical genetics and has significantly contributed to the Framingham Heart Study and the Population Sciences Branch at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Liu has been involved in various research projects evaluating risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease, leading R01 and R21 grants and having authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications. His expertise extends to mitochondrial DNA analysis and genetic epidemiology, serving as a lead biostatistician in significant collaborative research endeavors. Liu is also actively engaged in teaching, mentoring graduate students, and holds various administrative roles at the university, guiding projects and committees related to biostatistics and research. He aims to develop new analytical methodologies targeting complex diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-09-01 — Present

Boston University School of Public Health • Boston, MA

Teaching, research, and mentoring in biostatistics.

Statistical Geneticist

— Present

Biogen Idec Inc. • Cambridge, MA

Worked on statistical genetics projects.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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