Susan S. Ellenberg was been appointed interim chair of the department of biostatistics, epidemiology, and informatics (DBEI) at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine as of October 1.
Ellenberg has been a DBEI faculty member since 2004 and holds a secondary appointment in the department of medical ethics and health policy. Prior to her appointment at the university, Ellenberg held several senior-level positions in the federal government. Her research has focused on practical problems and ethical issues in designing, conducting, and analyzing data from clinical trials.
Ellenberg is a fellow of the ASA, Society for Clinical Trials, and American Association for the Advancement of Science. She is also an elected member of the International Statistical Institute and the 2019 recipient of the COPSS F.N. David Award.
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