Johns Hopkins University
Leadership for Cancer Informatics Research
Johns Hopkins University

Leadership for Cancer Informatics Research

Carrie Wright, PhD

Instructor: Carrie Wright, PhD

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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7 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Management practices to support a multidisciplinary informatics research team

  • Strategies to promote diversity, inclusion, and equity in academia, clinical trials, and research - particularly cancer research

  • Tools and methods to perform informatics work well with a multidisciplinary team

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Taught in English

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There are 6 modules in this course

In this module we will introduce you to how the material will be presented and the goals for the course.

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In this module we will discuss general strategies for working with multidisciplinary informatics teams, including collaboration tips, communication practices, record keeping strategies, and ways to advocate for your team members.

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In this module we will discuss how to form good informatics questions, as well as ways to plan projects to avoid and mitigate common informatics project pitfalls.

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In this module we will discuss specific ways in which you can support your multidisciplinary team members. We will cover collaboration techniques, employment strategies, and mentorship methods.

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In this portion of the course we will discuss ways to promote the inclusion of underrepresented groups in cancer informatics research. We will focus on clinical trial strategies, research practices, and lab management methods.

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In this module we will cover a variety of tools that can help you perform informatics work and manage your research team.

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Instructor

Carrie Wright, PhD
Johns Hopkins University
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