Efficient Statistical Methods in Case-Control StudiesFriday, May 18, 2012,
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Center for Advanced Medicine, Farrell Conference Room 1This seminar addresses common statistical challenges in case-control studies and why the logistic regression model is often more appropriate in case-control studies based on theoretical justifications. Also introduced will be the most up-to-date methods for: fitting any model beyond the logistic regression, methods applicable when the disease prevalence rate is known in the population, strategies for multi-stage sampling, and methodologies for gene-environmental interaction. Jihyun song, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, TREC@WUSTL  Nancy Morrow-Howell, PhD, Susan Stark, PhD, and Brian Carpenter, PhD on “Training Students to be Part of Interdisciplinary Geriatric Teams”Monday, May 21, 2012,
12:00 PM - 1:00 AM, 4488 Forest Park, Lower Level Conference RoomIn this Clinical Issues of Aging series seminar, Nancy Morrow-Howell, PhD, Susan Stark, PhD, and Brian Carpenter, PhD will discuss “Training Students to be Part of Interdisciplinary Geriatric Teams." Sponsored by:
The Washington University Division of Geriatrics and Nutritional Science and the Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging  News & Networking EventTuesday, May 22, 2012,
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Institute for Public Health Office, 600 S. Taylor Ave., Suite 122, 63110We'd like to take this opportunity to offer thanks and well-wishes to the founding director of the Center for Community Health & Partnerships, Dr. Consuelo H. Wilkins. This event will also be an opportunity to learn about the Center's recent activities and next steps, and catch up with colleagues while meeting some new friends.
Please join us for remarks at 5:45. RSVP at http://bit.ly/May22CCHP. Registration is appreciated but not required. Sponsored by:
Center for Community Health & Partnerships at the Institute for Public Health Seminar: What Does It Mean to Represent the Community?Wednesday, May 23, 2012,
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, McDonnell Science Building, Cori Auditorium, 4565 McKinley AvenueThis full-day program will focus on the role of institutional review board (IRB) non-scientific, unaffiliated members (community members) in the review process. Skilled faculty will guide participants in their exploration of the community’s role in research ethics. Scholarships are available to community members. Sponsored by: Public Responsibility in Medicine & Research (PRIM&R) |
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