CTEP offers a multitude of skills acquisition courses, seminars and workshops throughout the year designed to enhance translational research careers at any level. Previous workshop topics have included.
All workshops require advanced registration and are open to attendees from WCMC and CTSC partner institutions. Please email ctsc-education@med.cornell.edu for questions.
Biostatistics Lecture Series
Presented by:
Paul J. Christos, DrPH, MS
Director, CTSC Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and
Research Design (BERD) Core
Associate Research Professor
Healthcare Policy & Research, WCM
This lecture series is geared towards clinical investigators, research staff, and students who are interested in gaining insight into fundamental research design and statistical concepts with a focus on practical knowledge. No prior statistical experience is required and lecture series topics are meant to be stand-alone and do not require attendance at previous lectures.
Advanced registration required.
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09/25/25
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3:00pm-4:00pm
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Introduction to Meta-Analysis
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10/23/25
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3:00pm-4:00pm
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Introduction to Statistical Inference: Single-Sample Hypothesis Testing & Interval Estimation
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11/20/25
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3:00pm-4:00pm
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Two-Sample Hypothesis Testing & Confidence Interval Estimation: Applications of the Two-Sample T-Test and Chi-Square Test
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01/22/26
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3:00pm-4:00pm
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Introduction to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Multiple Comparison Testing
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02/26/26
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3:00pm-4:00pm
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Introduction to Correlation and Linear Regression
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03/26/26
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3:00pm-4:00pm
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Justifying Your Sample Size in Clinical Research: Introduction to Sample Size Calculation and Statistical Power
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04/23/26
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3:00pm-4:00pm
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Introduction to Survival Analysis
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05/28/26
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3:00pm-4:00pm
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Noninferiority Studies: Statistical Considerations and Design Issues (Kay See Tan)
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06/25/26
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3:00pm-4:00pm
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Analysis of Mortality in the Critical Care Setting (Kay See Tan)
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07/23/26
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3:00pm-4:00pm
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Introduction to Propensity Score Analysis (Caroline Andy)
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08/27/26
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3:00pm-4:00pm
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Before Meta-Analysis: How to Conduct a Proper Systematic Literature Review” (Michelle Demetres)
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Dissemination & Implementation
A weekly seminar designed for trainees, early-stage investigators, senior researchers, practitioners. No prior knowledge of and exposure to D&I is required.
To access course materials and/or to register email ctsc-education@med.cornell.edu
Finding and Navigating Mentoring
Finding and Navigating mentoring is a two-part workshop held on November 5, 2025, where attendees will learn how to use an Individual Development Plan (IDP) and strategies to seek and build research mentoring relationships. Advanced registration required: email ctsc-education@med.cornell.edu for additional details.
Fellows, residents, students, and faculty from all training levels are welcome and encouraged to participate.
The following is the schedule for the 2 part workshop. You can sign up for both or individual sessions. One-on-one consultations are reserved for registrants; you MUST sign up for one or both parts to attend.
Program Schedule:
Developing an IDP (8:30am - 10:30am)
• Individual Development Plan (IDPs): defining career mission, goals, and objectives
• Implementing the IDP: translating goals and objectives into action
• Learning strategies to turn your IPD into an NIH K Award Career Development Plan
How to Find Research Mentors and Sustain Relationship (11:00am - 1:00pm)
• The Myths and Realities of Mentoring
• How to Find Mentors: Five Steps to Mentoring
• How to Manage and Sustain the Mentoring Relationship
One-on-One Consultation (1:00pm - 3:30pm)
• 15-20 minute individual consultation (an appointment will be assigned based on availability)
Featured Presenters:
Joan M. Lakoski, PhD
Director of Professional Development, West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute Adjunct Professor, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy
Robert J. Milner, PhD
Professor of Neurology, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Optimizing Mentoring
Optimizing the Practice of Mentoring is an annual 2-day workshop typically held in early Winter. Day 1 covers Competency-Based Training for Mentors, a highly interactive full-day workshop designed for mentors who want to learn strategies to strengthen mentor-mentee relationships.
Day 2 includes Mentoring Maladies: Recognizing and Overcoming Challenges in Mentoring. A highly interactive workshop designed for mentors and mentees at all professional levels.
FEATURED PRESENTERS: Anne Marie Weber-Main, PhD Professor of Medicine, University of Minnesota and Co-Director of Mentoring University of Minnesota Clinical and Translational Science Center Kim Mansky, PhD Professor, University of Minnesota Co-Director of Mentoring University of Minnesota Clinical and Translational Science Center.
Advanced registration required. Reach out to ctsc-education@med.cornell.edu for additional details.
Science Communication Series
Monthly Skills Acquisition Workshops offered annualy from January to June. Participants will gain communication skills to craft compelling narratives for presentations, tailor scientific content to connect to audiences, write effective manuscripts, and enhance the impact of their research.
Email ctsc-education@med.cornell.edu for further information.
Topics:
Storytelling to Craft Engaging Presentations
Communicating Science in Online Spaces
Understanding Your Audience: Communicating Science to the Public and Government Officials
Crafting Compelling Elevator Pitches: Effectively Communicating Your Research to Different Audiences
Writing Basics Workshop
Writing and Publishing High-Impact Research Manuscripts