James R. Anderson

James R. Anderson, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Public Health. He has held diverse academic and industry roles, including distinguished scientist at Merck & Co., professor and chair of the Department of Preventative and Societal Medicine at UNMC College of Medicine, visiting professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and faculty positions at Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Southern California.

• Education: PhD in Biostatistics from the University of Washington (1979), BA in Mathematics from SUNY Buffalo (1973).

His research focuses on clinical trial design and analysis, particularly in oncology, time-to-event analyses, and medical ethics. His work spans cancer treatment efficacy, pediatric lymphoma trials, and ethical considerations in post-marketing research. His publications reflect contributions to statistical methods in survival analysis and oncology.

While no specific awards are listed, his extensive industry and academic collaborations highlight his expertise. No advising or grant details are provided, but his roles suggest involvement in collaborative research initiatives.

He is affiliated with the UNMC Department of Biostatistics, contributing to both academic and applied research in public health.