The U.S. has the best- and most expensive- medical treatments in the world, yet Americans have shorter life expectancies and higher infant mortality rates than most other developed nations. The failure to consider the social, psychological, and behavioral causes of health can and does cost lives.
Clinical scientists need a sound understanding of the ethical principles guiding the conduct of research projects. This course will address issues relevant to ethically sound study design, responsible conduct of research and scientific misconduct. Students will also complete human subjects protection training and learn to conduct research in an ethical manner. During this course, students will engage in both in-class lecture and discussion sessions as well as out of class learning activities (outlined below).
This overview course is designed to introduce the student to the major methods and technologies of clinical and translational science (CTS) with an emphasis on human subjects research. Students learn these core methodologies through classroom discussions, readings, and written portfolio activities that challenge them to apply methodological concepts to their own areas of research interest.
This course will introduce students to the processes involved in the development and implementation of interdisciplinary research. Students will be introduced to key aspects of the leadership, communication and teamwork involved in interdisciplinary research. Students will also be introduced to the structure and functioning of the NIH and the NIH grant application and review process.
This seminar course is designed to orient students to clinical and translational research community and activities at the University of Kentucky and to incorporate a multidisciplinary cooperative approach to clinical and translational research. Students are expected to apply their knowledge of effective scientific communication, responsible conduct of research, and methods and technologies of clinical and translational science to ongoing discussions. The course will consist of 7 evening seminars focusing on different topics of clinical and translational research.
Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.
Individually directed research and reading in particular aspects of medical behavioral science under the supervision of one or more members of the faculty. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 hours.
BST 230 provides students with an introduction to statistical concepts that are important for solving real-world public health problems. This course will present statistical principles and associated scientific reasoning underlying public health practice and health policy decision- making. Topics include data visualization, summary statistics, statistical inference, study design and data analysis, and strategies for articulating and evaluating claims using statistical constructs.
BST 230 provides students with an introduction to statistical concepts that are important for solving real-world public health problems. This course will present statistical principles and associated scientific reasoning underlying public health practice and health policy decision- making. Topics include data visualization, summary statistics, statistical inference, study design and data analysis, and strategies for articulating and evaluating claims using statistical constructs.
BST 535 provides an introduction to R programming with an emphasis on exploration, manipulation, and visualization of data sets. Students will learn application of statistical techniques in R, statistical programming, and practice effective communication of one's findings.
