This proposal is a request for graduate training in Biostatistics under the Physician Scientist Award program. Phase I training will include: (1) didactic instruction in biostatistics, statistical theory, and epidemiology; (2) practical training in statistical consulting; and (3) a research project consisting of a review of the statistical quality of recent literature in ophthalmology, followed by a comparative evaluation of approaches to common statistical problems in this medical specialty. Phase II training will continue with the practical experience of actual biostatistical consulting, but will concentrate on a specific problem arising in clinical ophthalamic research needing detailed statistical investigation. Data from the North American Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial will be utilized.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Type
Physician Scientist Award (K11)
Project #
5K11EY000337-05
Application #
2684455
Study Section
Vision Research and Training Committee (VSN)
Project Start
1994-04-01
Project End
1999-05-31
Budget Start
1998-04-01
Budget End
1999-05-31
Support Year
5
Fiscal Year
1998
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Department
Biostatistics & Other Math Sci
Type
Schools of Public Health
DUNS #
078861598
City
Chapel Hill
State
NC
Country
United States
Zip Code
27599
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