Ann Brearley

Ann Brearley is an Associate Professor in the Division of Biostatistics & Health Data Science at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. She holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry (1986) and an MS in Biostatistics (2008), both from the University of Minnesota, and a BA in Chemistry from St. Olaf College (1981). Her academic career bridges biostatistical methodology with innovative pedagogy.

• Education: PhD in Analytical Chemistry, University of Minnesota (1986); MS in Biostatistics, University of Minnesota School of Public Health (2008); BA in Chemistry, St. Olaf College (1981).

Brearley specializes in biostatistical literacy, active learning, and online pedagogy, with a focus on project-based learning and collaborative teaching. Her research emphasizes medical studies in low/middle-income countries, evidence-based medicine, and meta-analysis. She collaborates extensively with Academic Health Center professionals on study design, analysis, and publication.

Scientific Awards:

• Charles N. Hewitt Creative Teaching Award (2014)

Brearley’s career spans two decades in academia and a prior industry career as a research chemist at DuPont and Cargill Dow, followed by independent consulting in process analytical chemistry. She integrates practical biostatistical consulting methods and experiential learning frameworks into her teaching, including the use of virtual platforms like 'The Islands' for immersive statistical education.