Dr. Thomas Belin

Biography

Thomas R. Belin is a Professor in the Department of Biostatistics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He served as the Acting Chair of his department during the 2011-2012 academic year and held the position of Vice Chair from 2012 to 2023. His methodological interests are primarily focused on causal inference and handling incomplete data. He has a joint appointment with the UCLA Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, where his collaborative work has significantly impacted mental health, health services, and quality of life research. Belin chaired the Design Committee for the Community Partners Care initiative, which aimed to explore alternative strategies for disseminating evidence-based care for depression. He has received numerous accolades for his contributions, including the 2014 Team Science Award from the Association for Clinical and Translational Science. Belin's published work has appeared in prestigious journals, and he has supervised 18 doctoral dissertations and participated on more than 70 doctoral dissertation committees, earning recognition for his outstanding advising and mentoring. He was elected as a Fellow of the American Statistical Association in 2004 and has received several distinguished awards for his contributions to statistical practice. Belin has also been actively involved in various committees, including the Census Advisory Committee and the Committee on Professional Ethics for the American Statistical Association.

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