Training program in biostatistics and data science for students
Summer Institute for Training in Biostatistics and Data Science at Columbia (SIBDS@Columbia)
This summer program is a fun, hands-on way for college students to learn about biostatistics and data science while working on real health-related projects, helping them get ready for exciting careers in biomedical research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11011475 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program offers a seven-week summer training experience designed to teach undergraduate and beginning graduate students the essential principles of biostatistics and data science. Participants will engage with expert faculty and work on hands-on projects that utilize quantitative skills on real data related to heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders, as well as infectious diseases. The program emphasizes diversity and aims to prepare students for careers as quantitative scientists in biomedical research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are undergraduate and beginning graduate students interested in pursuing careers in biostatistics and data science.
Not a fit: Students who are not pursuing degrees in quantitative sciences or who are not interested in biomedical research may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could equip students with valuable skills and knowledge, enhancing their career prospects in the field of biomedical research.
How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs in biostatistics and data science have shown success in enhancing the skills of students and increasing diversity in the workforce.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Berhane, Kiros T — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Berhane, Kiros T
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.