Our Vision: 

Data Science for the Health of All.

Our Mission:

To integrate high-quality data science into the core elements of our school’s purpose— THINK. TEACH. DO.  FOR THE HEALTH OF ALL. — ultimately enabling the generation of new knowledge from data to enhance the health of all.  To achieve this, we aim to:

  • Foster research synergies and cultivate collaborations across Boston University and beyond;
  • Provide training and continuing education opportunities in health data science to empower students, staff, and faculty;
  • Stimulate and support the development of novel health data science research;
  • Deliver comprehensive, high-quality research support services, such as data management and statistical analyses, to Boston University investigators, government entities, and industry partners;
  • Advance knowledge, drive technological innovation, and promote impactful progress across diverse research domains;
  • Promote data equity as a means to advance health equity.