A partnership with Ellis Fischel Cancer Center.
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Speaker: Alok Dwivedi, PhD Professor and Director of the Center for Integrated Biostatistics  and Epidemiology within the Department of Biomedical Informatics,  Biostatistics and Medical Epidemiology at the  University of Missouri School of Medicine  Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Location: Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health Building Atkins Family Seminar Room

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*Zoom option available

Cancer Seminar has been rescheduled - More details soon to come. 

About the Speaker

Dr. Dwivedi’s research is dedicated to advancing evidence-based and value-based biostatistical practices in biomedical research. He develops resources to enhance scientific rigor and promote best practices, aiming to elevate the quality of research and scholarship across disciplines. His clinical-epidemiological research focuses on understanding the complex interplay between endocrine-disrupting chemicals, sex hormones, metabolic stressors and neuropsychiatric symptoms for cardiac, dementia and cancer risk prevention in the context of sex differences.

Dr. Dwivedi applies and facilitates the integration of biostatistics, epidemiology, data science and informatics tools across a wide range of health research — spanning basic science, translational research and population health. His work supports the design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of health studies aimed at understanding disease etiology, health disparities and the effectiveness of interventions and treatments to enhance informed decision-making and improved patient care. As a collaborative and team scientist, Dr. Dwivedi provides methodological expertise in grant development and research studies. In addition, Dr. Dwivedi also develops robust methods and innovative tools for improving statistical skills, knowledge, innovation, efficiency and support across the scientific community. Dr. Dwivedi teaches and creates educational resources to train the next generation of researchers in the appropriate and rigorous application of biostatistics, epidemiology, research design and health informatics in clinical and translational science.

About the Seminar Series

The goal of the NextGen Precision Health & Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Science Seminar is to highlight transdisciplinary precision research taking place in the cancer field, provide opportunities for collaboration among researchers to build their own research efforts and promote clinical/researcher activity across the University of Missouri System and our partners.

For questions about this event, please reach out to Mackenzie Lynch.