Training Program in Biostatistics for Breast Cancer Research.

Abstract

The purpose of this training program is to provide biostatisticians with the requisite scientific knowledge to understand current issues in breast cancer research, and training in statistical and epidemiological techniques and research methodology related to breast cancer. The training leads to the doctorate of philosophy in biostatistics. The methods of education include formal course-work in biostatistics, epidemiology and biology relating to breast cancer, interdisciplinary seminars on current research and biostatistical topics in breast cancer research, and mentored research in collaboration with biostatistics faculty and breast cancer investigators. This report summarizes activities in the second year of this training grant.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA323917

Entities

People

  • Kyung-mann Kim
  • Roderick J. Little

Organizations

  • University of Michigan

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biostatistics
  • Cancer
  • Chemistry
  • Data Science
  • Databases
  • Disease Attributes
  • Genetics
  • Health Services
  • Information Science
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neoplasms
  • Oncology
  • Public Health
  • Regression Analysis
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Statistics
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

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