Statistical Problems in Medicine and Biology 
G48.2313 

Prerequisite: advanced courses in biostatistics or statistics. Permission of the instructor.
Goldberg and faculty. 4 points.  (Wed. afternoons)

In this course, students will participate in the clinical and translational research 
process with investigators conducting research in a wide variety of areas in medicine 
and biology.  These areas range from clinical trials in cancer, cardiovascular disease, 
etc. to comparisons of gene expression profiles resulting from different exposures to
potential carcinogens in animals or people. Researchers will present their problems and 
the students will develop their skills  to : 

.	develop solutions that include appropriate study designs and
statistical considerations 
.	collaborate in the development of research proposals
.	collaborate in the planning of the statistical analysis for a
research project
.	conduct appropriate statistical analysis for a research project in
collaboration with an investigator
.	prepare a report for a research project in collaboration with an
investigator.

Students will be exposed to realistic statistical and scientific problems as well as the
statistical approaches for solving these problems. This course will develop experience and
skills in statistical collaboration. Researchers will present their problems in class
sessions (every other week) and students will present their solutions to the class and
faculty in alternate weeks.