Dr. Lu Tian

Professor

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Biography

Lu Tian is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Data Science at Stanford University, where he holds a courtesy appointment in the Statistics department. His academic journey began at Nankai University, where he earned his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Mathematics. He then completed his Doctoral studies at Harvard University, specializing in Biostatistics. Professor Tian's research interests encompass various aspects of data analysis in biomedicine, including survival analysis and predictive modeling. He has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Statistical Association since 2022 and is actively engaged in teaching and mentorship within the field. His commitment to precision medicine focuses on enhancing disease diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment methodologies. He has supervised numerous master’s and doctoral students, contributing significantly to the academic community.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Professor in the Department of Biomedical Data Science.

Awards

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Elected Fellow

2022-01-01

Courses

BMDS 202 BMDS 201A BMDS 201B BMDS 201C BMDS 291A BMDS 291B BMDS 291C BMDS 252 STATS 331 BMDS 295 BMDS 390 CME 390 STATS 299 STATS 298 HRP 370 CME 400 CME 391 STATS 399 BIOMEDIN 201 BIODS 251 STATS 251 BIODS 232 BIODS 201 BIODS 250 BIODS 249 BIODS 249P

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.