The Quantitative Sciences Unit within the Section of Biostatistics
We recognize the transformative power of data
About the Quantitative Sciences Unit (QSU)
The Section of Biostatistics within Stanford’s Department of Medicine serves as the home of the Quantitative Sciences Unit—a diverse collaborative team of faculty and staff scientists trained in a broad range of quantitative disciplines including biostatistics, epidemiology, computational biology, and more. We are united by a shared commitment to advancing human and population health through the practice of data science.
Importantly, the Section of Biostatistics provides the foundation for the scholarship of the practice of biostatistics and data science. Our team science principles are at the core of our approach. We believe the inclusion of diverse perspectives and experiences of team members is integral to ensuring the highest quality of science
QSU Mission & Vision
The mission of Stanford's Quantitative Sciences Unit is to improve public and human health through the practice of data science and to create a home for scholarship of the practice within and beyond Stanford campus.
The vision of Stanford's Quantitative Sciences Unit is two-fold:
- To establish a world-class data science entity that has a strong impact on public health while positioning Stanford as a globally recognized leader in the scholarship of the practice of data science.
- To educate and train the current and next generations of scientists in the practice of data and team science.
