Training in statistics and modeling for infectious diseases
Official title: Summer Institute in Statistics and Modeling in Infectious Diseases
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11094248 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $330,891 |
| NIH project number | 7R25AI147391-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11094248 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program include graduate students, early-career researchers, and public health professionals interested in infectious disease modeling and statistics.
✕Less likely to help
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.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dean, Natalie Exner — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Dean, Natalie Exner
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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.