Dr. Miguel Hernan

Professor

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Biography

Miguel Hernan is a leading scholar in the field of biostatistics and epidemiology, known for his work in causal inference and comparative effectiveness research. He holds a Kolkotrones Professorship at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Dr. Hernan's research is particularly focused on the application of data science methodologies to improve understanding of causal relationships in health data. With degrees including a Doctor of Public Health and a Master of Science in Biostatistics from Harvard University, he has contributed significantly to the advancement of statistical methods in epidemiology. His work spans the design and analysis of randomized trials, as well as the use of observational data for health policy decision-making. Dr. Hernan has also led the Causa Lab, which aims to harness innovative causal inference techniques for public health research.

Research Interests

Experience

Kolkotrones Professor

— Present

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health • Cambridge, MA

Chair of the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology.

Requirements for Harvard-MIT Health Sciences Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field Strong foundation in biological sciences Undergraduate preparation in the sciences
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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  • Application fee ($105)
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