Dr Ambuj Kumar

Dr. Ambuj Kumar is a Professor of Medicine and Director of the Research Methodology and Biostatistics Core at the University of South Florida’s Morsani College of Medicine.

Dr. Kumar has over two decades of experience in evidence-based medicine, clinical epidemiology, and biostatistics, with a career dedicated to improving the methodological quality of health research and clinical practice guidelines. His work bridges clinical medicine and research methodology, with expertise in systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and clinical practice guideline development. His leadership has advanced numerous national and international collaborations, including with the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, St. Jude Global Health, and the Cochrane Collaboration.

A recipient of multiple awards for excellence in teaching and research—including the Thomas C. Chalmers Award from the Cochrane Collaboration and the 2024 Distinguished Service Award from the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy—Dr. Kumar has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and mentored countless medical students, residents, and fellows in evidence-based research practices. Through his research, mentorship, and global collaborations, Dr. Kumar continues to shape how evidence informs modern medical practice.