Author:
Khalatbari Shokoufeh,Jazdzyk Dianne,Capsouras Janine,Downey Brad,Samuels Eli,Spino Cathie
Abstract
Abstract
Introduction:
Access to qualified biostatisticians to provide input on research design and statistical considerations is critical for high-quality clinical and translational research. At diverse health science institutions, like the University of Michigan (U-M), biostatistical collaborators are scattered across the campus. This model can isolate applied statisticians, analysts, and epidemiologists from each other, which may negatively affect their career development and job satisfaction, and inhibits access to optimal biostatistical support for researchers. Furthermore, in the era of modern, complex translational research, it is imperative to elevate biostatistical expertise by offering innovative training.
Methods:
The Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research established an Applied Biostatistical Sciences (ABS) network that is a campus-wide community of staff and faculty statisticians, epidemiologists, data scientists, and researchers, with the intention of supporting both researchers and biostatisticians, while promoting high-quality clinical and translational research.
Results:
Since its inception in early 2018, the ABS Network has grown to several hundred faculty and staff members across a range of health and research disciplines. The ABS Network offers free trainings on innovative methods and tools in the biostatistical field, a web-based portal with resources and training lectures, and connections to U-M faculty and/or staff members for consultation and collaboration.
Conclusions:
Although challenging, if approached strategically, the creation of a collaboration network of biostatisticians can be accomplished. Furthermore, the process can be adopted and implemented for establishing collaboration with any network of professionals with common interests across different disciplines and professional fields regardless of size.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Reference7 articles.
1. The training of biostatistical scientists
2. 5. Qualtrics software, Versions 2017-19 of Qualtrics. Copyright © 2020 Qualtrics. Qualtrics and all other Qualtrics product or service names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Qualtrics, Provo, UT, USA. https://www.qualtrics.com
3. Strategies for Developing Biostatistics Resources in an Academic Health Center
4. Why do you need a biostatistician?
5. 6. Friedman, M . Trying Hard is Not Good Enough: How to Produce Measureable Improvements for Customers and Communities. 2nd ed. Santa Fe, NM: Parse Publishing, 2015.
Cited by
1 articles.
订阅此论文施引文献
订阅此论文施引文献,注册后可以免费订阅5篇论文的施引文献,订阅后可以查看论文全部施引文献