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Biostatistics@UHN is pleased to offer a series of introduction to biostatistics virtual rounds for the 2023-2024 academic year. Each round will be led by one of our biostatisticians and will feature a Q&A session at the end. Rounds will occur virtually over Microsoft Teams every 3-4 Fridays at 11am.
Recordings and resources related to the rounds can be found on the Biostatistics@UHN Sharepoint page.
Rounds are free to attend. Registration is required.
Past Sessions
Operationalizing Research Questions
Translate your research question into a succinct testable hypothesis. A broad overview of considerations for sample selection, defining study outcomes and choosing analytic strategies.
Friday September 22, 2023 @ 11am
Preparing Data in Excel
To conduct excellent research, top-quality data is a necessity. Best practices for collecting and documenting research data in Excel will be discussed.
Friday October 13, 2023 @ 11am
Introduction to Hypothesis Testing
In-depth discussion of the concepts central to statistical inference, including type I & II errors, p-values, confidence intervals.
Friday, November 3, 2023 @ 11am
Sample Size & Power Calculations
Overview of the critical aspects of sample size and power calculations, and how these fundamental elements can significantly impact the validity and reliability of research studies.
Friday, November 24, 2023 @ 11am
Statistical Tests
A comprehensive overview of the most commonly used statistical tests (t tests, Chi-squared test, etc.) and a discussion of how to select the test most appropriate for your data and research question.
Friday, December 15, 2023 @ 11am
Statistics of Diagnostic Tests
Discussion of diagnostic test statistics, including sensitivity, specificity, AUC (area under the curve) and ROC analysis/curves, and their pivotal roles in assessing test accuracy and performance.
Friday, January 12, 2024 @ 11am
Study Design: Observational Studies
Examination of different types of observational studies, from cohort and case-control to cross-sectional designs, and the various sources of bias that can impact the validity of their findings
Friday, February 2, 2024 @ 11am
Study Design: Phase I/II Trials
Introduction to Phase I and II clinical trials and their designs, including an overview of key endpoints, commonly used dose escalation methods, and Simon's two-stage design.
Friday, February 23, 2024 @ 11am
Study Design: Phase III Trials
In-depth discussion of phase III clinical trials, including design, randomization, sample size calculations, commonly used endpoints, and how to handle multiple endpoints.
Friday, March 15, 2024 @ 11am
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