Columbia Summer Institute for Training in Biostatistics (CSIBS)

哥伦比亚夏季生物统计学培训学院 (CSIBS)

• 批准号: 8601201
• 负责人: ROGER D VAUGHAN
• 金额: $ 19.73万
• 依托单位: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 2013
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2013-03-01 至 2016-02-28
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/8601201
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DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The CSIBS (Columbia Summer Institute for Training in Biostatistics) will provide advanced undergraduates and recent college graduates with the training, skills and exposure to the biostatistical sciences so that they understand the importance of biostatistics to biomedical research, with a view to ultimately attracting them to careers in the field and increasing the supply of much-needed biostatistical scientists in health research. Students will learn to analyze data from research studies in heart, lung, blood, and sleep (HLBS) disorders. In a 6-week training module, we will take 20 well qualified students through: (1) an entertaining yet rigorous walk through the fundamentals of probability and statistical inference; (2) the development of an analytic "tool box", including exposure to state-of-the-art design and analytic methods and training in the use of statistical software; (3) the synthesis and application of these tools via immersion in a mentored data analysis project using NHLBI datasets; (4) exposure to public health case studies illustrating the power and influence of biostatistics in biomedical research; (5) Biostatistics In Action field trips to labs throughout the campus to understand the breadth of the impact biostatistics has on HBLS research activities; (5) seminars on advanced methods and current challenges in biostatistics and HBLS research; (6) project preparation and presentation; (7) preparation for graduate school including GRE training (Kaplan), application and resume writing training, and interview skill development; and (8) training in the responsible conduct of research. We are launching CSIBS as a "companion" program to our existing summer program for diverse undergraduates: the BEST (Biostatistics Enrichment Summer Training) Diversity Program, which also targets undergraduates for recruitment to the field. The 2 programs will complement and strengthen one another, and allow us to expand eligibility criteria and reach greater numbers of highly qualified students, further enhancing our ability to promote careers in biostatistics to a broader cohort. To facilitate group work, build camaraderie, and capitalize on the shared experience, participants will be housed in the same location, and will have the opportunity to join the group on several social outings. Summer stipends will be provided so as to remove financial barriers from participation. As part of our effort, we will develop and implement methods for tracking and evaluation to monitor program effectiveness. Given Columbia's reputation as a major research hub, its extensive portfolio in NHLBI-related research, its expert faculty and mentors, and its location in ethnically diverse, culturally rich Nw York City, we are poised to contribute substantially to NHLBI's goal of expanding the pool of well-trained biostatisticians.

描述（由申请人提供）： CSIBS（哥伦比亚夏季生物统计学培训学院）将为高年级本科生和应届大学毕业生提供生物统计科学的培训、技能和接触机会，使他们了解生物统计学对生物医学研究的重要性，以期最终吸引他们从事该领域的职业，并增加健康研究中急需的生物统计科学家的供应。学生将学习分析心、肺、血液和睡眠 (HLBS) 疾病的研究数据。在为期 6 周的培训模块中，我们将带领 20 名合格的学生完成以下任务：(1) 有趣而严谨地演练概率和统计推断的基础知识； (2) 开发分析“工具箱”，包括接触最先进的设计和分析方法以及统计软件使用培训； (3) 通过沉浸在使用 NHLBI 数据集的指导数据分析项目中来合成和应用这些工具； (4) 接触公共卫生案例研究，说明生物统计学在生物医学研究中的力量和影响； (5) 对整个校园的实验室进行“生物统计学在行动”实地考察，以了解生物统计学对 HBLS 研究活动影响的广度； （5）生物统计学和HBLS研究的先进方法和当前挑战研讨会； (6) 项目准备和陈述； （7）研究生入学准备，包括GRE培训（Kaplan）、申请和简历写作培训、面试技巧培养； (8) 负责任的研究行为培训。我们正在推出 CSIBS，作为我们现有的针对多元化本科生的夏季计划的“伴侣”计划：BEST（生物统计学强化夏季培训）多元化计划，该计划也针对本科生招聘到该领域。这两个项目将相互补充和加强，使我们能够扩大资格标准并吸引更多高素质学生，进一步增强我们向更广泛群体推广生物统计学职业的能力。为了促进小组合作、建立友情并利用共同的经验，参与者将被安置在同一地点，并将有机会参加小组的多次社交活动。将提供夏季津贴，以消除参与的经济障碍。作为我们努力的一部分，我们将开发和实施跟踪和评估方法，以监控计划的有效性。鉴于哥伦比亚大学作为主要研究中心的声誉、其在 NHLBI 相关研究方面的广泛投资、其专家教师和导师，以及其位于种族多元化、文化丰富的纽约市的地理位置，我们准备为 NHLBI 扩大训练有素的生物统计学家人才库的目标做出重大贡献。