As a PhD candidate in biostatistics, you'll delve into the theory and practice of biostatistics and bioinformatics, developing deep expertise in these areas. You'll become skilled in working with big data and utilizing powerful statistical tools to drive discovery using complex datasets. Additionally, you'll engage in original research, collaborating with laboratory, clinical, and biomedical scientists worldwide to identify and solve problems affecting public health on a global scale. Through your research endeavors, you'll contribute to advancing knowledge and finding solutions to critical health challenges faced by communities worldwide.