A Biostatistics Short Course

We explore the Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine Biobank as a campus resource and discuss what data the Biobank contains, what research questions can be answered using the Biobank, and ways that investigators can leverage on-campus resources to access Biobank data and conduct analyses. In the context of this exploration, this course introduces attendees to basic concepts of statistical genetics and genetic epidemiology.

Schedule of Topics: 

• Introduction to statistical genetics and genome biology
• Genome-wide association studies
• Polygenic risk scores, Mendelian randomization, and other common methods in statistical genetics
• Introduction to the Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine Biobank: overview of available data and research applications
• Additional topics in the analysis of biobank data and frameworks for incorporating other forms of ‘omic data
• Live coding demonstration of statistical genetic analysis and case studies

This introductory short course does not replace formal education in biostatistics. Continuous attendance is encouraged. In-class and online participation is required. A certificate of completion will be provided with 5 out of 6 in-class lectures attended.

This course will be virtual.

A credit card can be used for payment. To inquire about using a Speedtype, please contact cida.admin@cuanschutz.edu.

Sponsored by the Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) core of the CCTSI.