Dr. Robert Weiss

Professor

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Biography

Robert Weiss is a Professor of Biostatistics at UCLA. He has an extensive academic background with a PhD in Statistics from the University of Minnesota. His research interests focus on biostatistical methods, particularly Bayesian methods, meta-analysis, longitudinal data analysis, and hierarchical modeling. He has supervised numerous doctoral dissertations and has contributed significantly to research in areas such as emergency medicine and HIV/AIDS. Weiss has published extensively in high-impact journals, addressing critical healthcare issues through his innovative statistical approaches. His collaborative work involves the analysis of human behavior and examines complex health challenges. He is actively involved in studies that investigate the factors affecting individuals with HIV and those at risk, including behavioral health and linkage to care. Additionally, his research in ophthalmology relates to visual acuity and macular health in glaucoma patients. Through various projects, he integrates advanced statistical modeling techniques to solve real-world problems in healthcare.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.