Learning and Training

The BERD Methods Core provides educational resources for biostatisticians and clinical and translational scientists. Find out more about our learning opportunities below.

Biostatistics Resources for Non-Statisticians

We provide introductory education materials for researchers who are new to clinical research and collaboration. The goal is to give researchers a general understanding of clinical research and data analysis to facilitate communication and collaboration with a quantitative expert, such as a biostatistician.

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Applied Biostatistics Seminars

This series features talks that focus on advances in biostatistical methods and statistical programming techniques and their translation into addressing biomedical research questions. The seminars are open to all members of the Duke community, but primarily geared toward applied statistical researchers.

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Joint Institution Seminars

The BERD groups at Duke, UNC, and Wake Forest, supported by the NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award, have teamed up to share educational and training materials. Seminars are shared across all three institutions.

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Quantitative Team Science (QuanTS) Program

The QuanTS Program is an innovative initiative designed to equip quantitative scientists with essential collaborative skills, helping them thrive in interdisciplinary biomedical research teams. To contribute meaningfully to teams, quantitative scientists must also excel in communication, leadership, and project management—skills often underdeveloped in traditional training. The QuanTS Program will offer scalable, accessible training solutions that develop participants' team science skills, enabling them to communicate effectively, lead confidently, and integrate seamlessly into interdisciplinary teams.

 

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