Tara Maddala
Biostatistician
Playlists
All Videos (21)
- What I Do
- A Typical Day
- Great Part
- Why Girls Should Consider Biostatistics
- How to Become a Biostatistician
- What is an Assay?
- Using Genomic Data to Make Better Treatment Decisions
- Challenges
- How to Create a Better Prostate Cancer Treatment
- Education
- Favorite Subjects
- Goals
- Helpful Teachers
- Heroes
- Being a Musician Helps Me in My Career
- Skills to Develop
- Family Support
- Staying Motivated
- Did It Anyway
- Leading a Team
- Advice
Bio
Watch Tara Maddala, Ph.D., biostatistician at Genomic Health, share how her job has been described as being a scientist making new discoveries while swimming in data. She uses her mathematical skills to analyze genomic information to find clues to which treatments will provide the most benefit for each individual patient. Biostatistics is one of the most in-demand careers. She recommends a solid foundation in math, but also advises developing strong communication skills which will help set you apart.
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