Biodemography Core Workshop

Would your group like to hear more about a particular biomarker topic? We welcome your ideas. Please contact Eleanor Brindle, ebrindle@u.washington.edu.

Methodological Issues in Using Biomarker Data for Demographic Research

This class is a two-hour discussion of how biomarkers are used in population research, and the types of measurement error and statistical issues frequently encountered when using biomarker data. All are welcome.

Instructors

Eleanor Brindle
448 Denny
(206) 616-9369
ebrindle@u.washington.eduu

Jane Shofer
shofer@u.washington.edu

Anita Rocha
218D Raitt
alrocha@u.washington.edu

Times and Location

This class will be offered once during the Spring 2007 quarter:
Date and Time to be determined

Class Description

Biomarkers are increasingly being used to address long-standing questions in biodemography, particularly in the areas of health, nutrition, and aging. In this workshop, we will discuss:

  • What is meant by the term “biomarker” and introduce some basic principles used in biomarker measurements,
  • The use of biomarker data in recent work, and explore emerging trends in biomarker research,
  • Existing biomarker data sets (what kinds of data are available, how to use information about the quality of the data), and
  • Statistical considerations for biomarker data, including handling non-independence, power analyses given biomarker measurement error, sensitivity and specificity, and others.

Class Materials

To sign up, please email Eleanor Brindle at ebrindle@u.washington.edu.