The UCSF Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics will accept applications for a new training program titled “Training in Reproducible Research on Aging for Social Science and Epidemiology (UCSF-TRASE)” or “TRASE” for short.
TRASE aims to improve the reproducibility of research on health disparities and aging using causal inference methods. The program offers four modules that cover different aspects of reproducible research, from conceptual to technical. The modules are designed for researchers and consumers of scientific research who want to learn how to evaluate, implement, collect, and integrate evidence in a transparent and rigorous way.
The modules are short (3-days) and intensive; combining lectures (recorded or in-person), interactive activities, and hands-on exercises. Participants can choose to attend one or more modules depending on their needs and interests. The TRASE program leverages the expertise and experience of the UCSF faculty and staff who have successfully developed and delivered other training programs in this field.
We will offer the following four modules over the next few years:
- Reproducible Research Skills for Data Collection for Social and Behavioral Research on Health of Aging Populations (Fall 2023)
- Data Analysis Skills for Reproducible Social and Behavioral Research on the Health of Aging Populations (Fall 2023/Winter 2024)
- The Reproducibility Revolution: Core Concepts
- Reproducible Research Skills for Evidence Synthesis, Meta-science and Triangulation in Social and Behavioral Research on Health of Aging Populations
Program schedule
Exact dates to be determined. We will announce details of the program schedule this summer. Please check back in June 2023.
Program team
mPI’s:
- June Maylin Chan, DSc, Professor & Vice Chair, Education, Epidemiology & Biostatistics
- Maria Glymour, ScD, MS, Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics; Program Director, Doctoral Program in Epidemiology & Translational Science
- Fei Jiang, PhD, MS, Assistant Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Course directors:
- Fei Jiang, PhD, MS, Assistant Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics
- Aaron Scheffler , PhD, MS, Assistant Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics
- Nadia Diamond Smith, PhD, MS, Associate Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics
- Jacqueline Torres, PhD, Associate Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Funding Acknowledgement
National Institute of Aging/National Institutes of Health R25AG078149
Participation format
- In-person at UCSF Mission Hall: 550 16th street, San Francisco, CA 94158
- Online via Zoom
Please check back in June 2023 for additional information.