12.06.2024
A three-day workshop on "Applications of Biostatistics in Medical Research" was organized
from June 12th -14th, 2024 at ICMR-National Institute of Research in Tribal Health, Jabalpur.
The primary objective of this workshop is to foster interdisciplinary discussions on
applications and practical challenges in biostatistics, ultimately contributing to
evidence-based decision-making and improved healthcare outcomes.The event was graced by
Guest of Honour, Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Secretary, Department of Health Research and DG, ICMR.
In his address, he emphasized the crucial role of biostatistics in medical research and
underscored the importance of its application in the healthcare sector. The key topics
covered in the workshop are Introduction to Biostatistics, Basic Statistical Concepts,
Hypothesis Testing, Research study designs and Sampling Techniques, Correlation and Regression,
Sample Size Estimation, Advance Biostatistical Techniques, Inferential Statistics and
Exploratory Data Analysis and Hands on Session with software packages such as Minitab,
SPSS and Excel. A total of 28 participants from various disciplines attended the workshop
and benefitted from it.