Everyday Statistician’s Impact: Advancing Clinical Trials and Science in Team Environments
Ji-Hyun Lee, DrPH
2025 President, American Statistical Association (ASA) Associate Director for Cancer Quantitative Sciences University of Florida Health Cancer Center, Professor, Department of Biostatistics, University of Florida
Abstract: In a world that celebrates exceptionalism, the contributions of everyday professionals often go unnoticed. Funding favors “exceptional” work, but real progress depends on the many, not just the few. In this talk, I challenge the idea that only the extraordinary make a difference. As a biostatistician, collaborator, and team scientist, I’ll share how statistical thinking and leadership drive science and patient care. Now, as ASA’s 2025 President, I’ll further this mission by leading initiatives to strengthen our community, advance our field, and champion the power of everyday statisticians.
