Clinical Epidemiology Special Course
Organized by the Kitasato Clinical Research Center
in collaboration with Keio University and Juntendo University
Organized by the Kitasato Clinical Research Center
in collaboration with Keio University and Juntendo University
November 25 - 27, 2008
17:30 - 20:30
Venue:
Kitasato University
Shirokane Campus, Lecture room 1203
5-9-1 Shirokane, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Yvonne Vergouwe, PhD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Epidemiology
Julius Center for Health Sciences & Primary Care
Sjoerd Elias, PhD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Epidemiology
Julius Center for Health Sciences & Primary Care
Course description
This course will highlight the principles and methods of non-experimental prognostic research. Through highly interactive lectures, practicals, and discussions of real life examples the practice of prognostic research in a clinical setting is addressed. Emphasis will be on design and statistical analysis of prognostic studies, construction and estimation of prediction rules and approaches to validation and generalization of research results.
Prerequisites and fee
Understanding of fundamental concepts in clinical research and experience with basic biostatistical analyses.
Registration
Registration by November 10 at the KCRC via info@kitasato-crc.org or call 042-777-6308.
Web site
http://www.kitasato-crc.org/edu/apr2008