Rongwei F. Fu

Rongwei F. Fu is a Professor of Biostatistics at the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) School of Public Health and a Professor in the Department of Medical Informatics & Clinical Epidemiology at OHSU. She serves as the Director of the Biostatistics Education Program and advises students in M.S., M.P.H., and Graduate Certificate programs.

• Education:
• M.S., 1995, Shandong Normal University, P.R. China
• Ph.D., 2000, University of Connecticut
• Ph.D., 2003, University of Connecticut

Fu collaborates extensively with OHSU investigators and specializes in biostatistics, focusing on systematic reviews and comparative effectiveness research. Her work supports clinical guidelines and health policy decisions for organizations like the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the Effective Health Care program. She has contributed to studies on medical imaging, cancer treatment, and emergency care.

Fu’s recent publications highlight applications of advanced statistical methods in neuro-oncology, pediatric emergency medicine, and health policy. Key themes include MRI analysis, immune microenvironment heterogeneity in glioblastoma, and evidence-based interventions for low back pain and oral health.

• Scientific Awards:
• 2015 – Finalist, OHSU Faculty Senate Research Award
• 2013 – Department Chair’s Award on Excellence in Research, Public Health and Preventive Medicine
• 2011 – Department Chair’s Award on Excellence in Research, Public Health and Preventive Medicine

Fu has served as a lead biostatistician for the Center for Policy and Research in Emergency Medicine at the Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center and OHSU’s Research Center for Gender-Based Medicine.