Professor Dr. Tony Panzarella

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tony Panzarella is an Assistant Professor and MSc Program Director in the Division of Biostatistics at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. He has extensive experience as a biostatistician, having worked at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for several decades, including management roles. His educational background includes a Master of Science in Applied Statistics and an Honours Bachelor of Science with a double major in Statistics and Mathematics from the University of Toronto. Panzarella's research interests encompass Phase III clinical trials, survival analysis, and effective statistical consulting. He has co-authored over 150 publications focusing on clinical cancer research, demonstrating a commitment to contributing to the field through rigorous data analysis and interpretation. Panzarella has received several accolades, including the 2016 Canadian Hematology Society Paper of the Year Award and a grant from the Statistical Society of Canada aimed at encouraging young women to pursue careers in statistics. He is also an active member of various professional organizations, such as the Statistical Society of Canada and the American Statistical Association.

Research Interests

Phase III Clinical Trials Survival Analysis Effective Statistical Consulting

Experience

Assistant Professor and MSc Program Director

2020-01-01 — Present

Dalla Lana School of Public Health • Toronto, ON, Canada

Tony Panzarella serves as an Assistant Professor and is the MSc Program Director, leading initiatives in biostatistics education and research.

Manager of Biostatistics Department

1998-01-01 — Present

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre • Toronto, ON, Canada

Managed biostatistics operations, providing support for clinical research.

Biostatistician

1985-01-01 — 1998-12-31

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre • Toronto, ON, Canada

Contributed to various clinical research studies and developed statistical methodologies.

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93

Prerequisites

Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred

Application Checklist

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  • Statement of intent
  • Writing sample
  • Curriculum Vitae

Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology