Dr. Ralph D Agostino

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Biography

Ralph D’Agostino, Sr. is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Boston University. He has served since the 1980s in diverse roles, including as Co-Principal Investigator for the Framingham Heart Study and as a consultant to the United States Food and Drug Administration. He earned his PhD from Harvard University in 1968. His primary research interests lie in statistics, particularly in clinical trials, epidemiology, and the development of cardiovascular risk prediction models. D'Agostino has contributed extensively to the field of biostatistics through various consultancy roles and chair positions within large governmental health agencies, emphasizing the application of statistical methods in health research. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the Commissioner’s Special Citation from the FDA and the Metcalf Cup for excellence in teaching at Boston University. Additionally, his leadership in statistical consulting demonstrates his commitment to advancing statistical methodology in public health science.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1980-01-01 — Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Teaching advanced courses in statistics and mathematics, supervising research projects, and co-leading major health studies.

Awards

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Commissioner's Special Citation

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Metcalf Cup Prize

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
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.