What is Biostatistics?
Biostatistics is a branch of statistics that develops and applies mathematical and statistical methods to the study of all life science subjects. The roles of a biostatistician encompass the design of biological experiments or clinical trials, the collection and analysis of data and the interpretation of the results. As one of the leading institutes that specialize in biostatistics in Japan, Biostatistics Center, Kurume University, provides the state-of-the-art expertise in biostatistics to students and clients in Kurume University and beyond.
Faculty
Director, Professor
Furukawa, KyojiPh.D.
- Research Interest
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- Methodology and applications in survival analysis
- Statistical modeling of environmental epidemiology data
- Statistical methods for risk evaluations and predictions
- Bayesian statistical models
Deputy Director, Professor
Kawaguchi, TakumiM.D.
Professor
Yasukawa, KeijiPh.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Research Interest
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- Data analysis on relationship between home electricity usage and health of residents
- Statistical analysis of redox information on gastrointestinal diseases
- Development of image processing method based on statistical approach
Professor
Murotani, KentaPh.D. in Biostatistics
- Research Interest
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- Clinical trial design
- Diagnostic medicine
- Statistical consulting
Visiting Professor
Yanawaga, TakashiDr of Science
- Research Interest
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- Methodological study in observational data
- Design and analysis of clinical trials
- Environmental risk assessment
- Data science
Associate Professor
Ohyama, TetsujiPh.D. in Biostatistics
- Research Interest
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- Interobserver agreement and reliability
- Statistical method for early clinical trial
Assistant Professor
Ioji, TetsuyaMaster in Biostatistics
- Research Interest
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- Continuing biostatistical support in medical research
- Development and application of sample size for slope-type endpoints
- Research on time to event prognosis prediction models based on latent classes
Assistant Professor
Nozomu, YanoMaster in Health Sciences
- Research Interest
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- Development and application of nutritional status and physical measurement methods in severe motor and intellectual disabilities.
- Improving Core Symptoms by Intervening in the Physiological Basis in Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
- Medical data analysis using machine learning
Programs & Degrees
A career in biostatistics is an ideal path if you are interested in applying mathematical and computational methods to solving real-world problems in medical sciences. Our graduate program offers a foundation in both theory and methodology in biostatistics.
Courses in Master of Medical Science (MS):
Our courses for Master’s degree in Biostatistics prepare you for careers such as a clinical trial statistician, research scientist, or data analyst in pharmaceutical industry or at a research institution.
- Introduction to Bio-Data Analysis [2]
- Basic Biostatistics [4]
- Biostatistical Methodology in Clinical Trials [2]
- Theoretical Biostatistics [4]
- Making of protocol and research design of bioscience [1]
- Bioethics II [2]
- Medical Data Analysis [2]
- Biostatistics Seminar I [3]
- Bioinformatics Seminar I [3]
- Bio-Data Modeling [2]
- Bio-Data Mining [2]
- Environmental Statistics [1]
- Introduction to Statistical Epidemiology [1]
- Introduction to Genome Science [2]
- Observational Data Analysis I [1]
- Introduction to Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic [1]
- Survival Analysis [2]
- Observational Data Analysis II 1]
- Bioinformatics I [1]
- Bioinformatics II [1]
- Biostatistical Methods in Clinical trials [1]
Courses in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Science / Medical Biostatistics
Our courses for PhD in Medical Science and Medical Biostatistics prepare you for careers as an independent investigator, educator, or highly-qualified practitioner of biostatistics.
- Fundamentals of Bio-Data Analysis [2]
- Fundamentals of Categorical Data Analysis [2]
- Applied Biostatistics in Clinical Trials [2]
- Protocol Development and Study Design (Practicum) [1]
- Bio-Data Analysis I (Lab) [2]
- Biostatistics Seminars I [4], II[4], III[4], IV[4]
- Fundamentals of Statistical Epidemiology [2]
- Fundamentals of Genomic Science [2]
- Advanced Observational Data Analysis [1]
- Applied Environmental Statistics [1]
- Fundamentals of Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic [1]
- Fundamentals of Survival Analysis [2]
- Applied Statistical Epidemiology I [1]
- Applied Bioinformatics I [1]
- Applied Bioinformatics II [1]
- Advanced Topics in Clinical Data Analysis [1]
Contact Us
- Biostatistics Center
Kurume University Graduate School of Medicine
67 Asahi-machi, Kurume, Japan 830-0011
- TEL: +81-942-31-7835
- FAX: +81-942-31-7865
