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Turning Data Into Discovery: Advancing Health Through Biostatistics

2025 BERD Conference: Turning Data into Discovery - Advancing Health through Biostatistics

Event Type
Conference/Workshop
Sponsor
Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute
Location
Beckman Institute, Tower Room 2269
Date
Oct 29, 2025   9:00 am - 4:00 pm  
Registration
Registration
Contact
Fatima Ahmed
E-Mail
fahmed81@illinois.edu
Originating Calendar
IHSI Events

Turning Data Into Discovery: Advancing Health Through Biostatistics
This half-day conference brings together students and faculty in the health sciences to showcase research powered by robust research design and rigorous statistical methods. Through engaging presentations, the event highlights how biostatistics drives impactful health research and fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The conference will be followed by a focused session on quantitative research design, giving attendees an opportunity to explore methodological strategies and enhance their approach to statistical analysis in health research.

Schedule:
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM Welcome
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM Keynote with Dr. Doug Simpson
9:45 AM - 9:50 AM Break
9:50 AM - 10:50 AM Panel I speakers: Dr. Annette McCoy,  Dr. Margarita Teran Garcia, Dr. Josie Rudolphi
10:50 AM - 10:55 AM Break
10:55 AM - 11:55 AM Panel II speakers: Qihao Zhan
11:55 AM - Closing remarks
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Break (lunch on your own)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Quantitative Research Design with Dr. Jesus Sarol, Jr.

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