Dr. Jeffrey Morris

Professor

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Biography

Jeffrey S. Morris is the Director of Biostatistics and the George S. Pepper Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. His research focuses on developing quantitative methods to extract knowledge from biomedical big data, particularly in relating complex biomedical data objects to patient outcomes through flexible, automated regression methods. He integrates information from various data types including genomic, proteomic, imaging, and wearable device data to uncover insights in cancer research and other fields. His contributions have advanced understanding in areas like hepatocellular carcinoma and colorectal cancer. Morris is also actively involved in scientific communication and has received numerous honors including the Noether Young Scholar Award from the American Statistical Association. He has served in leadership roles within the International Biometric Society and has edited prestigious statistics journals. He holds a PhD from Texas A&M University.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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