Dr. Ying Lu

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Ying Lu is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Data Science at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Epidemiology. She has extensive experience in biostatistics, particularly in the areas concerning clinical trials and the statistical evaluation of medical diagnostic tests. Dr. Lu has been associated with various administrative and leadership roles, including Director of the VA Cooperative Studies Program Palo Alto Coordinating Center and Co-Director of both the Center for Innovative Study Design and the Biostatistics Core at Stanford Cancer Institute. With multiple accolades, including being elected as a Fellow to the American Statistical Association and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, her contributions to the field are notable. Dr. Lu's research interests focus on biostatistics, statistical evaluation, clinical trials, and related fields such as radiology and osteoporosis. Her academic foundation includes a BS in Mathematics from Fudan University, an MS in Applied Mathematics from Shanghai Jiaotong University, and a PhD in Biostatistics from UC Berkeley. She has served in various roles on advisory committees and has been recognized for her significant contributions to statistics and biomedicine.

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