Introductory Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Clinical and Public Health Research
Special Short Course Series for
Healthcare Professionals, Researchers and Students
- Delivered by the University of Nicosia, ranked among the top 501-600 universities globally according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
- Implemented by University of Nicosia, the 1st university globally to receive triple accreditation for online learning quality.
- Conducted by internationally distinguished University of Nicosia Medical School faculty with field expertise in applied epidemiology and biostatistics for clinical and public health research.
- Targets skill growth in data analytics, one of the top five fastest-growing skills globally, critical for identifying meaningful patterns and drawing actionable insights (LinkedIn, 2020; Forbes, 2017; WEF, 2020).
Reserve your position by 04 February 2025
- Overview
- Course Schedule
- Instructors
- What you will receive
- Start Date
- Course Fees
- Overview
- Course Schedule
- Instructors
- What you will receive
- Start Date
- Course Fees
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the use of biostatistics in the fields of clinical and public health research. Topics include database entry and management, study design and hypothesis testing, descriptive statistics, correlational analyses, and analytical statistics (including parametric and non-parametric tests), as well as an introduction to univariate and multivariate regression methods. The course concludes with an introduction to scientific writing for the reporting of statistical findings based on international guidelines. Statistical analysis using IBM SPSS Statistics V. 29 software is introduced via practical workshops in small tutorial groups and analyses of real-world research databases.
Who is this course for and why should I take it?
This course is intended for undergraduate and graduate students in allied health fields, research investigators and/or healthcare practitioners involved in clinical or public health research. The course is also ideal for those in the academia who have an interest in developing or brushing up their data analysis skills for research and publications, particularly using IBM SPSS Statistics V. 29 software. Acquiring knowledge and skills in statistical analysis is important for any practitioner that seeks to provide evidence-based solutions for real-world clinical and public health challenges that require data analysis. Applied statistics is increasingly important across fields, including research, commercial sector (relating to i.e. health technology and administration, biotechnology and the pharmaceutical industry), non-governmental organizations, and governmental public health work.
The course provides practical skills for conducting basic biostatical analyses in the fields of observational and interventional research studies, including clinical and public health research. Upon course completion, attendees will have acquired the required knowledge and skills for conducting independently descriptive statistics, correlational analyses, and analytical statistics (including univariate and multivariate regression) using IBM SPSS Statistics V. 29 software.
- Two of the top five fastest-growing skills for employment are related to data analytics. (LinkedIn, 2020)
- The top skills and skill groups which employers see rising in prominence in the lead up to 2025 include groups such as critical thinking and analysis. (WEF, Future of Jobs, 2020)
- Data analysis is the most in-demand skill since employers need to discern when patterns in data are meaningful, so that accurate and actionable conclusions can be drawn. (Forbes, 2017)
100% Online
Asynchronous & synchronous activities
3 Weeks
6 hours per week
Taught by world-renowned academics and research investigators | per lecturer: a) average Scopus h-index: 26; and, b) average Scopus citations: 3,500
Certificate
Certificate awarded upon course completion
Taught
English
Course Schedule
Observational studies: Cross-sectional, case-control and cohort studies
11 FEB. 2025 | 15:00-16:30
Dr E. Critselis
Database entry and management
11 FEB. 2025 | 16:30-18:00
Dr A. Quattrocchi
Descriptive statistical analyses
13 FEB. 2025 | 15:00-16:30
Dr A. Quattrocchi
Graphical depictions of data
13 FEB. 2025 | 16:30-18:00
Dr A. Quattrocchi
Analytical statistics I
18 FEB. 2025 | 15:00-16:30
Dr E. Critselis
Analytical statistics II
18 FEB. 2025 | 16:30-18:00
Prof P. Salameh
Univariate analyses
20 FEB. 2025 | 15:00-16:30
Prof P. Salameh
Multivariate analyses
20 FEB. 2025 | 16:30-18:00
Prof P. Salameh
Scientific writing for reporting statistical results according to STROBE guidelines
25 FEB. 2025 | 15:00-16:30
Dr E. Critselis
Meet the Faculty
Elena Critselis
BSc, MPH, PhD
Course Lead & Instructor
Associate Professor in Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Primary Care and Population Health, University of Nicosia Medical School
About×
Dr Elena Critselis
Dr Critselis holds a BSc (Dean’s List) in Nutritional Sciences from Cornell University, a Master of Public Health with a dual concentration in Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Global Health from Yale University School of Public Health, and a PhD in Epidemiology, Nutrition from Harokopio University. Building on integrated epidemiological approaches, Dr Critselis’ research interests focus on elucidating the lifestyle determinants for the optimal prevention and management of chronic age-related non-communicable diseases, including in particular cancers and cardiovascular diseases. Her interests also encompass the propagation of “bench-to-bedside” research methodological approaches for optimizing the translational potential of promising basic research and state-of-the-art -omics findings into clinical and public health practice. Dr Critselis has published 88 publications in international scientific journals with >3,500 citations (Scopus h-index: 31), >60 presentations in scientific conferences, 2 book chapters published by renown international publishing houses, and >35 invited lectures at academic and research institutions. She is the recipient of 8 national and international awards from European scientific and professional societies.
Annalisa Quattrocchi
BS, MS, PhD, EPIET alumnus
Course Instructor
Assistant Professor in Epidemiology, Department of Primary Care and Population Health, University of Nicosia Medical School
About×
Dr Annalisa Quattrocchi
Dr Quattrocchi holds a BSc (with Honors) in Biological Sciences from University of Catania (Italy), a MSc (with Honors) in Human Biology (with Honors) from University of Catania (Italy), a PhD in Translational Biomedicine from University of Catania (Italy), and the EPIET (European Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training) diploma from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC, Sweden). Her research interests include cancer epidemiology, social determinants of health, nutritional epidemiology and early life exposure on health outcomes, with particular focus on the development of chronic diseases in adult life. Furthermore, Dr Quattrocchi is interested in the field of infectious disease epidemiology, from surveillance to risk analysis for infection prevention and control. Dr Quattrocchi has published 57 publications in international scientific journals with >3,200 citations (Scopus h-index: 22).
Pascale Salameh
PharmD, MPH, PhD, HDR
Course Instructor
Professor in Epidemiology, Department of Primary Care and Population Health, University of Nicosia Medical School
About×
Prof Pascale Salameh
Prof Salameh holds a PhD from Bordeaux University, a Master of Public Health and a PharmD form Lebanese University. She is a Full Professor of Epidemiology and a pharmacist, an expert in research direction, accreditation and education quality. Currently, she is a Professor of Epidemiology at the Lebanese University, at the Faculties of Pharmacy, Medicine, Public Heath, and Doctoral School of Sciences & Technologies. She is also a Quality Representative of the Lebanese University and leads educational programs’ accreditation projects at the health related faculties of the Lebanese University. Medal of the French National Academy of Pharmacy. She has extensive experience in research design, data collection, management and advanced statistical analysis. She has 565 publications in peer-reviewed journals with >8,000 citations (Scopus h-index: 40), several book chapters and hundreds of oral presentations and scientific posters in the fields of medical epidemiology, clinical pharmacy, higher education and public health.
What you will receive
- Access to live sessions with instructors
- Access to materials prepared by the course instructors, including presentations, assignments and additional reading material
- Access to SPSS licensed software
- Professional Certificate of Completion
Start Date
- 11 February 2025
- 15:00 -18:00
Course Fees
Total cost is 450 EUR for all 9 sessions and certificate of completion, with discounts available. Discount of 30% available for ≥5 participants from same organization. Please contact Irene Papadopoulou at papadopoulou.i@unic.ac.cy for the promotional code.
- Payment need to be made in full prion to course initiation.
For additional information:
Irene Papadopoulou
Senior Course Administrator
Direct: +357 22 471 997 | Main: +357 22 471 900 | Fax: +357 22 471 947 | E-mail: papadopoulou.i@unic.ac.cy