Thomas Robert Fleming
- Born:
- December 28, 1952, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Biostatistician, Professor
Early Life and Education
- Earned a B.A. in Mathematics from Dartmouth College in 1974.
- Received a Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Maryland in 1978.
Career and Major Achievements
- Professor of Biostatistics at the University of Washington since 1993.
- Previously held faculty positions at the University of Rochester.
- Fellow of the American Statistical Association.
- Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
- Known for his contributions to survival analysis and clinical trial design.
- His research has focused on improving the design and analysis of clinical trials, particularly in the areas of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
- Recipient of numerous awards for his contributions to biostatistics.
- Some find humor in his work, leading to the creation of 'tom fleming statistician jokes' within the statistical community.
Notable Works
- Co-author of the influential book, Counting Processes and Survival Analysis (Wiley).
- Authored or co-authored numerous highly cited publications in leading biostatistics journals.
- Developed statistical methods widely used in clinical trials for various diseases.
Legacy and Impact
Thomas Fleming has made significant contributions to the field of biostatistics, particularly in the areas of survival analysis and clinical trial design. His work has had a substantial impact on the design and analysis of clinical trials, leading to improved treatments for diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. His work, and sometimes even unintentional humor gleaned from its complexity, has spawned 'tom fleming statistician jokes', demonstrating a cultural impact, albeit niche, within the statistics community.