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Ewout W. Steyerberg is a renowned biostatistician and professor in the field of medical statistics and clinical epidemiology. He is best known for his significant contributions to the development and application of predictive modeling in medicine.
Early Life and Education[edit]
Ewout W. Steyerberg was born in Netherlands. He completed his bachelor's and master's in Biostatistics from the University of Utrecht. He later pursued his PhD in Medical Statistics from the same university.
Career[edit]
Steyerberg started his career as a researcher at the University of Utrecht. He later joined the Erasmus MC, where he currently serves as a professor in the Department of Public Health and Primary Care. His research primarily focuses on the development and validation of prediction models in medicine, particularly in the areas of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and trauma.
Contributions to Medicine[edit]
Steyerberg's most notable contribution to the field of medicine is his work on clinical prediction models. He has developed several models that have been widely used in clinical practice, including the Trauma and Injury Severity Score (TRISS), which is used to predict mortality in trauma patients. He has also made significant contributions to the field of prognostic modeling, with his work on the Prognostic Index (PI) being particularly noteworthy.
Publications[edit]
Steyerberg has authored numerous scientific publications, including the book "Clinical Prediction Models: A Practical Approach to Development, Validation, and Updating". This book is considered a seminal work in the field of predictive modeling in medicine.
Awards and Recognition[edit]
Steyerberg's contributions to the field of medical statistics and clinical epidemiology have earned him several awards and recognitions. He is a fellow of the Royal Statistical Society and a member of the International Statistical Institute.
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