New BERD Leadership

Robert Lyles, PhD, associate professor in biostatistics and bioinformatics in Emory's Rollins School of Public Health, has been named the new program director of ACTSI's Biostatistics, Epidemiology, & Research Design (BERD) program. Dr. Lyles has a strong research record in both statistical and collaborative research. He has been at Emory for over ten years, is a successful NIH-investigator, and has a strong record of providing biostatistical support to the Winship Cancer Institute during its planning and implementation phases. As the director of BERD, he will provide biostatistical collaboration, consulting, and support to ACTSI investigators.