Birgit Grund

Birgit Grund is a Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Minnesota, College of Science and Engineering. Her work focuses on biostatistics and clinical trial design, particularly in infectious diseases and public health emergencies.

• Expertise in clinical trials, HIV research, and COVID-19 studies
• Current projects include extended follow-up of the INSIGHT START trial funded by the NIH

Research interests center on statistical methods for infectious disease monitoring, vaccination efficacy, and public health emergencies. Recent publications highlight COVID-19 biomarkers, drug interactions, and Ebola vaccine immunity.

Collaborations span global institutions, with emphasis on data monitoring and safety protocols during pandemics. Keywords from her work include clinical trials, cellular immunity, and biostatistical modeling.