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September 14, 2023

Dr. Peggy Honoré, Professor LSUHSC-NO, presents Research Findings at the 1st PUPP Research Day - Public Health

The LA Medicaid Public University Partnership Program (PUPP) was created by the Louisiana Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing (LDH) to support research and evaluation projects that further the proper and efficient administration of the Louisiana Medicaid program to promote delivery of evidence-based, high-quality, accessible, and cost-effective care to Louisiana Medicaid members. Dr. […]

August 22, 2023

Robust Ratio Estimation with an Application to Covid-19 Data from Louisiana - Public Health

The first case of Covid-19 was identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019. Since then, it has spread worldwide causing an ongoing pandemic. It has affected all nations profoundly, causing issues from crippling economies to mental health problems. Consequently, accurately estimating the Covid-19 infections and deaths have been crucial for epidemiologists, public health workers, and […]

August 14, 2023

Interim Associate Dean of Research - Public Health

Dr. Qingzhao Yu is a professor of biostatistics at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center–New Orleans. She has more than 20 years of experience working as a biostatistician with scientists, researchers, and caregivers. She is currently a principal investigator (PI) for one R01 grant and one R15 grant. Dr. Yu is also a co-investigator for […]

August 14, 2023

Hui-Yi Lin named Program Director of Biostatistics - Public Health

Hui-Yi Lin, Ph.D., MS has been named Director of the Biostatistics Program at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences (LSUHSC) School of Public Health. She is a Professor of Biostatistics at LSUHSC and also serves as the Director of the Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Core at the Center for Translational Viral Oncology (CTVO), and as Co-Director […]