The school’s Department of Biostatistics is structured to continually improve the scope and quality of a collaborative research program in all areas of health-related research that ultimately leads to better health for Indiana and beyond. The department is developing innovative methodology that improves the design and analysis of research studies to better address scientific questions, especially those raised in collaborative research. This department also provides excellent teaching and an outstanding environment that prepares learners to become biostatisticians skilled in solving real-world problems.