Basics of Epidemiology

This lecture gives you an overview and maybe a fresh-up about some basics of epidemiology.  

Topics

EPIDEMIOLOGY I

• Introduction in epidemiological reasoning
• Examples for epidemiological research studies (from  “Snow” to  GHS)
• National and international sources for information on health
• Measurement in descriptive epidemiology

EPIDEMIOLOGY II

• Epidemiological studies
• Measurement in analytical epidemiology

EPIDEMIOLOGY III

• Confounding
• Causality
• Bias
• Systematic and random error

EPIDEMIOLOGY IV (optional)

• Designing and planning an observational study
• GEP: Good epidemiological practics 
• Publication rules for epidemiological studies
• Systematic review and meta-analysis

Methodology:
Theoretical and practical input by the trainer, showing examples, doing exercises, discussions.

Target audience: TransMed's doctoral students, postdocs, and clinician scientists

Maximum number of participants: 20

Next workshop: 9.5.2023, 9.00 a.m. - 16.45 p.m.

Venue: Small lecture hall in building 102, UMC Mainz

For the workshop, 1 CP for scientific skills training can be credited.