Understanding biostatistics is paramount for cancer research.

Biostatistics 101 for Cancer Researchers (BIOS 101), offered by the University of Florida Health Cancer Center (UFHCC), is a free, eight-part online lecture series introducing the basic principles of biostatistics for those new to biostatistical applications or in need of a refresher.

The goal of this class is to introduce the basic statistical concepts and methods for cancer research and promote rigors and reproducible statistical approach for research.

Course Overview and Registration

Biostatistics 101 will cover types of data, descriptive statistics, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation/regression, survival analysis, and sample size calculation/power analysis over eight lectures. Some classes will introduce basic theory and application of computing as a tool, using Excel or free software. Reproducibility and replicability of scientific research will be emphasized considerably.

Course Instructor

Ji-Hyun Lee, DrPH
Professor and Director
Division of Quantitative Sciences & Biostatistics Shared Resources
UF Health Cancer Center
Jihyun.Lee@ufl.edu

Schedule

Every Tuesday, September 8 – October 27, 2020 | 2 – 3 p.m.

Intended Audience

Clinician, fellows, cancer researchers and students looking for and introduction to or refresher on basic biostatistical principles.

Registration

Registration is now closed.

Registrants may have registered for as many or few of the lectures as desired, however, certificates will only be awarded to those who pass the class and attend 7 or more of the 8 lectures.

Contact

Alexandra Fahnlander
Administrative Assistant