#  Alex Luedtke Receives 2026 COPSS Emerging Leader Award 

 





February 25, 2026

 

 

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The Department of Statistics is pleased to share that Alex Luedtke, Professor in the Department of Healthcare Policy at Harvard Medical School and an Affiliate Faculty in Statistics, received a [2026 COPSS (Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies) Emerging Leader Award](https://community.amstat.org/copss/awards/leadership-academy) for his "fundamental contributions at the intersection of semiparametrics, causal inference, and machine learning; for leadership in vaccine trials and precision mental health; and for dedicated teaching and mentorship."

This award is given annually to a maximum of eight early career statistical scientists in recognition of their accomplishments and potential for shaping their field and demonstrating leadership. Congratulations, Alex!



 

 

 



 

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