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Statistics: Designing clinical research and biostatistics

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Registration will open in early 2026 — details coming soon

Registration (TBC)

Course Information

Course Description:

The aim of this course is to develop core statistical skills for interpreting clinical and epidemiological data. It will provide knowledge of statistical methods and study design used in medical research. The course will enable participants to develop the skills needed to analyse data for their own research projects.

 COURSE OBJECTIVES:

  1. Develop core statistical skills for interpreting clinical and epidemiological data
  2. Provide knowledge of statistical methods and study design used in medical research
  3. Enable participants to develop the skills needed to analyse data for their own research projects

 AUDIENCE:

No prior statistical knowledge is assumed for this course. The course is designed for anyone who requires a basic understanding of clinical research and data analysis. It will enable non-statisticians to interpret medical research and undertake their own research studies.

 SPEAKERS:

Dr. David Culliford, Dr. Trishna Rathod-Mistry, Dr. Cheryl Tan and Dr. Mike Du and Dr. Xintong Li

 Course Dates:

Monday 9 March 2026  09:00-17:00 and  Tuesday 11 March 2026. Time 09:15-16:30

Format:

In- person Sessions only

Venue: 

Room G54 and Room G38, Botnar Research Centre, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, Ox3 7LD.

Registration: (To be confirmed in early 2026)

 Please use the link to register to the course: 

Cancellation Policy:

You may cancel your booking for the “Statistics: Designing Clinical Research and Biostatistics” course by notifying us in writing. The refund percentage is based on the notice period received:       

  • Before and including 27 February 2026: 100% refund
  • From 28 February 2026: No refund.  Any NDORMS Staff and Students who do not attend will be charged £75.00

  For any question or further information, please email Mahkameh Mafi mahkameh.mafi@ndorms.ox.ac.uk.

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