Kathryn Chaloner Lecture

Abstract: As thousands of graduate school applicants will attest, many choose careers in biostatistics, at least in part, because of curiosity and the desire to “play in everyone’s back yard.”  Often, successful senior researchers note their methods research is driven by their collaborations – while the “why” may be obvious, the “how” is often mysterious. Using a collaborative project, the Sepsis Characterization in Kilimanjaro (SICK) study, we discuss original analysis goals and plans, unforeseen challenges, resulting methodological innovations, and opportunities still being explored. The goal is to demystify the process and promote further innovations.

Amy H. Herring