1st Hands-on Biostatistics Training 

Topics in Biostatistics with applications in R

Online training, July 17-18, 2020

Organized at the University of Tirana, Department of Biology 


About

Biostatistics has been playing a key role in scientific research fields in recent years. The goal of this workshop is to help students and young researchers get hands-on experience in biostatistics. The content will also provide the opportunity for the participants to learn more about the role of biostatistics in clinical trials.

The activity will start on July 17 at 4 pm CEST, with an introduction to biostatistics and R software. The second day is broken down into lectures and practical sessions and a group hands-on activity.

Trainers

Dr. Eliana Ibrahimi

Lecturer and Researcher in Biostatistics,  University of Tirana, Albania

Sofie Van Waes MD

Biostatistician, Dice Cro, Belgium

Program

Thursday, July 17 - 4:00 - 7:00 pm CET

The first day of the workshop will cover topics on the: importance of studying Biostatistics; an introduction to R; data explorations; Student t-test; ANOVA; Chi-Square test; and linear regression.

Friday, July 18 - 4:00 - 7:00 pm CET

The first part of the second day will discuss the hands-on project given to the participants on the first day.  The program will follow with the keynote lecture: " Biostatistics in clinical trials. by Sofie Van Waes

Registration

Participation is free and all interested participants are welcome to register for the workshop by completing the online registration before 10 of July 2020. The confirmation of your registration and joining information will be sent by organizers by 12 July 2020. In the case of a large number of participants, a selection will be made based on your motivation to join.  Participants interested in receiving a certificate of completion must work and submit the hands-on project.    


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Participants


Ina Marku, University of Tirana, Albania

Joana Gjoka, University of Tirana, Albania

Erinda Rruci, University of Tirana, Albania

Melisa Meto, University of Tirana, Albania

Florina Palushi, University of Tirana, Albania

Aldiona Kerri, EHESP, France

Irina Toshkollari, University of Tirana, Albania

Amanda Ndroqi, University of Tirana, Albania

Juwel Rana, North South University, Bangladesh

Ruth Woke, University of Sheffield, UK

Razia Aliani, Aga Khan University, Pakistan

Xhemal Kodragjini, Canadian Institute of Technology, Albania

Ritika Caur, Foundation of Healthcare Technologies Society, India

Noemie Levy, EHESP, France

Sanzana Mohammed Deeba, Southeast University, China

Mary Ann McGrail, Law Office of M.A.McGrail, US

Youda Sefua Emilie, EHESP, France

Kristiana Mano, University of Tirana, Albania

Elga Baze, University of Tirana, Albania

Flavia Shkreta, American University of the Middle East, Kuwait

Nikko Dajao, University of Cebu School of Medicine, Philippines

Ishita Chakraborty, University of Sheffield, UK

Geri Braho, Albanian University, Albania

Aleksi Sallo, University of Tirana, Albania

Marigo Mahmuti, University of Tirana, Albania

Kristina Sheme, University of Tirana, Albania

Emanuela Sulaj, University of Tirana, Albania

Jona Rama, University of Tirana, Albania

Isidora Gjata, University of Bari, Italy

Xhoia Mujali, University of Tirana, Albania

Aida Hasani, University of Tirana, Albania

Albjona Agolli, University of Tirana, Albania

Donard Geci, University of Prishtina, Kosovo

Adelajda Xhafa, University of Tirana, Albania

Reinhard Bachofen, Universität Zürich,  Switzerland

Sardi Zika, University of Tirana, Albania

Merita Rumano, University of Tirana, Albania

Ilva Licaj, University of Vlora, Albania

Fundime Miri, University of Tirana, Albania

Anand Kumar Krishnamurthy, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, India

Bhargava Sai Mukkirla, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, India

Haniya Zehra , Syed, Anglia Ruskin University, UK

Laura Kumrija, University of Tirana, Albania

Jona Shkurti, Marin Barleti University, Albania

Md. Golam Rabbani and Rabbani, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh

Gomathy Parvathinathan, San Jose State University, US

Frans Kokojka, Fan S. Noli University, Albania

Naym Uddin, Bangladesh

Shirazum Munira, Bangladesh, Dhaka University

Salman Farah, Somaliland, Daffodil International University

Abul Hasan Md. Khaza Baki Billah, Bangladesh, University of Dhaka

Jason Sriwijaya, Indonesia, Hasanuddin University

Mitilda Gugu, Albania, Universiteti i Elbasanit " Aleksander Xhuvani"

Ruth Muchai, Kenya, Taita Taveta University

Sidorela Vishkulli, University of Tirana, Albania

Ina Lame, University of Tirana, Albania

Khadijah Abid, Pakistan, College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan

Rita Iskandar, Lebanon, Lebanese American University

Dante Jr, Switzerland, University of Bern

Monica Rivera, Mexico, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran

Bassam Mohamed, UK, University of Sheffield

Cyril Onwuelazu Uteh, University College Dublin, Ireland

Wbeimar Alejandro Sanchez, UK, University of Sheffield

Paola Xhelili, University of Tirana, Albania

Mashkur Abdulhamid Isa, Bukovinian State Medical University, Nigeria

Ashata Dahal, Nepal, Oxford University Clinical Research Unit-Nepal

Meherun Nesa Meem, Bangaldesh, University of Dhaka

Ersela Paskali, University of Tirana, Albania

Mishelle Engleton, France, University of Paris

Shibu Shrestha, Nepal, Visible Impact

Sara Rodriguez, France, Ehesp

Ina Sejko, University of Tirana, Albania

Dhurata Vehapi, University of Tirana, Albania

Soena Stroka, University of Tirana, Albania

Donalda Karameta, University of Tirana, Albania