Norman Breslow
Statistician with significant academic contributions
Born
1941
85 years ago
Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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A prominent statistician and academic contributed extensively to biostatistics and epidemiology. Worked on important statistical methods and model development, impacting various fields including public health. Served as a professor at the University of Washington, influencing many students and researchers in the statistical community. Published numerous research papers, advancing methodologies for analyzing complex data. Involved in various national statistical programs that shaped research practices.
Developed statistical methods for epidemiological studies
Contributed to the Cancer Prevention Study
Pioneered the use of statistical models in public health research
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