Our Centre members are involving in running a range of short courses, which focus on applying different data and statistical science techniques in a health context. Short courses provide you the opportunities to study specialised topics in various formats (in-person, online, hybrid) throughout the year.
Below you can find a list of short courses run by members of the Centre, focused on data and statistical science topics. Alternatively, the website has a full list of the current short courses offered by LSHTM.
- Infectious Disease 'Omics
Infectious diseases, such as HIV-AIDS, malaria, pneumonia and tuberculosis, account for 25% of global mortality and more than half of all deaths in children under the age of five years. The genetic epidemiology of these diseases can be complex, especially as they may involve several genomes, including the host, pathogen(s) and a vector. There is also a need to look beyond the genome to consider other ‘omes, such as the transcriptome, in a more systems biology framework.
To take full advantage of new ‘omic technologies requires the ability to analyse large amounts of data using methods from bioinformatics, population genetics and statistics – the focus of this course.
- Statistical Analysis with Missing Data Using Multiple Imputation
Missing data frequently occurs in both observational and experimental research. They lead to a loss of statistical power, but more importantly, may introduce bias into the analysis. In this course we adopt a principled approach to handling missing data, in which the first step is a careful consideration of suitable assumptions regarding the missing data for a given study. Based on this, appropriate statistical methods can be identified that are valid under the chosen assumptions.
The course will focus particularly on the practical use of multiple imputation (MI) to handle missing data in realistic epidemiological and clinical trial settings, but will also include an introduction to inverse probability weighting methods and new developments which combine these with MI.
- AI in Health: Introduction to Key Concepts and Applications
This online course introduces the key concepts and applications of AI in health, while exploring the ethical, regulatory and implementation challenges involved in using AI technologies in real-world settings. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to critically appraise AI-related health research and conceptualise responsible AI applications in health, fostering informed decision-making in a rapidly evolving field.
- Training in Pharmacoepidemiology & Pharmacovigilance
Develop your skills in pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacovigilance, and real-world evidence with our intensive online short courses. Learn key concepts in epidemiology, statistics, and health economics from experts in a range of sectors, including academia, regulatory, and industry.
- Advanced Course in Epidemiological Analysis
Being able to understand and analyse data is a fundamental part of medical research. This intensive two-week course will give you a comprehensive set of advanced skills to accurately design and interpret epidemiological data. Specifically, you will go through classical methods of statistical analysis including: logistic, Poisson and Cox proportional hazards regression, with practical training using Stata or R software.
- Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses of Health Research
This four-day course will provide participants with a basis in the design, analysis and interpretation of quantitative systematic reviews of health research. Participants will be given a grounding in all aspects involved in conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis, and will have the opportunity to gain practical experience of the tasks involved.
- Design & Analysis of Cluster Randomised and Stepped Wedge Trials
This course will provide a clear understanding of how to design and analyse cluster randomised trials and stepped wedge trials - the gold standard method for evaluating health and social interventions at the community level. Combining high-quality lectures based on real-life research with practical computer sessions, this course will give you a strong foundation for effective design and analysis of these highly impactful trials.
- Epidemiological Evaluation of Vaccines: Efficacy, Safety and Policy
Epidemiological research has become an important tool in assessing vaccine protection. Although there are several courses specialising in vaccinology, there remains a gap in teaching about advanced epidemiological tools for vaccine evaluation. This course fills that gap, providing an in-depth training on current methods used in the evaluation of vaccine efficacy, safety and policy.