Training in statistics and modeling for infectious diseases
Summer Institute in Statistics and Modeling in Infectious Diseases
The Summer Institute in Statistics and Modeling in Infectious Diseases at Emory University is a friendly program that helps future researchers learn important skills in analyzing and understanding infectious diseases through hands-on activities and expert guidance over two and a half weeks each summer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11094248 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Summer Institute in Statistics and Modeling in Infectious Diseases (SISMID) at Emory University aims to educate future researchers on advanced quantitative methods used in infectious disease research. Participants can choose from a variety of modules covering topics such as statistical inference, mathematical modeling, and data analysis techniques relevant to infectious diseases. The program is designed to enhance skills through hands-on learning and expert instruction over a two-and-a-half-week period each summer. This initiative has been running annually since 2009, providing a platform for knowledge exchange and skill development in the field.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program include graduate students, early-career researchers, and public health professionals interested in infectious disease modeling and statistics.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in research or do not have an interest in infectious disease statistics and modeling may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the capabilities of researchers to tackle infectious diseases, ultimately leading to better public health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous iterations of this program have successfully trained numerous researchers, indicating a proven track record in enhancing skills in infectious disease research.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dean, Natalie Exner — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Dean, Natalie Exner
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.