Dr. Lang Wu serves as the Honorary Chairman of the Vancouver Youth Mathematical Modeling Association (VYMMA). He is a distinguished professor from the University of British Columbia specializing in biostatistics, with research expertise in areas such as longitudinal data analysis, survival data analysis, and constrained inference. With a deep understanding of how mathematical models can address complex real-world problems, Dr. Wu provides invaluable guidance and mentorship to the association. His passion for applying theoretical mathematics to practical challenges inspires VYMMA’s mission to equip youth with the tools and creativity to solve pressing global issues through innovative modeling techniques.