Basic and Translational Research

Introduction to Biostatistics and Omics Data Analysis Workshop

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Time Details Speaker / Lead
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Research Design Fundamentals in an African Context
  • Case Study — AHPBCC B&T Working Group (15 min) — Prof. Boua
  • Building Research Network (15 min) — Prof. Nagalo
  • Basic Research Design Concepts (15 min) — Prof. Monsura Abdul Azeez, BUK Kano
  • Dr. Aliyu Mohammed, ABU Zaria
Prof. Nweke — Facilitator
Prof. Boua
Prof. Nagalo
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Translating Basic Research Findings to the Clinic
  • Examples from Clinical Trials in Africa (15 min) — Prof. Bello
  • Optimizing Collaboration Between Basic Scientists and Clinicians (15 min) — Prof. Rotimi
  • Molecular Biomarkers Enabling Early Cancer Detection in Sub-Saharan Africa — Prof. Chabu
  • Diversify and Strengthen Funding Sources (15 min) — Dr. Compaore
Prof. Rotimi
Prof. Bello
Prof. Chabu
Dr. Compaore
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Introduction to Biostatistics and Omics Data Analysis

Hands-on breakout sessions — 15 minutes each

  • Choosing the Right Statistical Tests for Different Data Sets (15 min) — TBC
  • One-on-One Consultation
  • Group Consultation
 Prof. Rotimi

Prof. Palwende Boua (Genomics)

Dr. Jean-Pierre Kocher (Transcriptomics)

Dr. Michael Bauer (Proteomics)

Dr. Stefano Cacciatore / Dr. Isabelle (Metabolomics)

Prof. Fred (Radiomics)
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Application of Omics in Research, Training Opportunities and Career Development

Panel discussion featuring all speakers

Dr. Marco Zaki
Prof. Nagalo
Prof. Rotimi
6:00 PM Omics Networking