Guo Named New Koch Fellow in Biostatistics
By Steve Barrish and Communications Coordinator
Xiaohan Guo, a PhD candidate at the College of Public Health, is the latest recipient of the Dr. Gary G. Koch & Mrs. Carolyn J. Koch Fellowship in the Interdisciplinary PhD Program in Biostatistics.
Guo grew up in Jinan, China, and received his BA in statistics in 2017 from Beijing Normal University. He finds the theory and application of biostatistics appealing and is excited to make a difference in the world. “[I believe], in this field, I may have a chance to make some contribution to the health of human beings,” Guo said. “It is really meaningful.”
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The Ohio State University College of Public Health is a leader in educating students, creating new knowledge through research, and improving the livelihoods and well-being of people in Ohio and beyond. The College's divisions include biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, health behavior and health promotion, and health services management and policy. It is ranked first in Ohio, and 26th among all colleges and programs of public health in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Its specialty programs are also considered among the best in the country. The MHA program is ranked 5th, the epidemiology specialty is ranked 21st, the health policy and management specialty is ranked 22nd and the biostatistics specialty is ranked 23rd.