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A solid grasp of basic statistical principles is essential for evaluating study protocols, reviewing clinical reports, and interpreting scientific publications. This course is designed for professionals without a statistical background who need to navigate data with greater confidence and clarity.

Through the discussion of real-life examples and practical exercises, participants will develop a common language with statisticians and enhance their ability to contribute effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

During the training the following topics will be discussed:

– Dicotomic and continuous variable

– Bivariate analysis

– Test for normality

– Frequentist or bayesian statistic

– Measures of risk: Odds Ratio, Hazard Ratio, Absolute Risk, NNT

– Observational studies: how they are constructed, which patients they include, the difference between prospective and retrospective studies and quality assessment

– Multivariate analyses: logistic regression, multivariate Cox analysis and propensity score

– How to read an observational study

– Randomised trials (RCTs): history, superiority and non-inferiority studies, quality assessment

– Blinding, sample size calculation and the difference between pharmacological and non-pharmacological RCTs

– How to read a randomised trial

– AI applied to research: practical tips

– Exercise on practical examples proposed by the trainees or by the lecturer.

 

The course is addressed to clinical operation manager, clinical study coordinator, CRAs, medical affairs manager, medical science liaison and anyone who wants to improve knowledge in the field.

Participant experience

Participants should have familiarity with the basic principles governing clinical trials and the elements necessary to define a study protocol.

The online course includes theoretical lectures and exercises on practical examples proposed by the trainees or the lecturer.

Lecturers
Fabrizio D'Ascenzo
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Fabrizio D'Ascenzo

Medical Doctor, Division of Cardiology, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Department, Città della Salute e della Scienza Hospital, Turin; Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin

Fabrizio works as researcher and interventional cardiologist in the Division of Cardiology of the University of Turin. His main interests of research range from management of Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACSs) both from an interventional point of view and secondary prevention to Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) focusing on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on medicine. He has published over 300 papers with an H-Index of 45 (Scopus).
He has taught several courses on statistics for non-statisticians, medical reading/writing combining both clinical and scientific skills.


This online training is divided in 3 modules:

MODULE 1 | 05 November 2025 from 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm CET

MODULE 2 | 12 November 2025 from 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm CET

MODULE 3 | 19 November 2025 from 02:30 pm to 05:00 pm CET

Some days before the online training you will receive all details about the connection.

The course will proceed with a minimum number of participants. Should this number not be reached the registered participants will be notified one week prior to the commencement of the course.

Early Bird: € 915,00* (until 15/10/2025)

Ordinary:€ 1.120,00*

Freelance – Individual – Academy – Public Administration: € 640,00*

*for Italian companies: +22% VAT

The fee includes: tuitions, organizational office assistance, teaching materials and attendance certificate that will be sent after the training via e-mail.

Register
Early Bird
Available until 15/10/2025
915,00
Ordinary
Available until 04/11/2025
1.120,00
Freelance – Individual – Academy – Public Administration
Available until 04/11/2025
640,00
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Barbara Rossi
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At the end of the training, you will be able to
Risultato atteso
Communicate more effectively with statisticians during protocol planning, data review, and manuscript preparation
Risultato atteso
Critically assess the methodology and findings of clinical study reports and scientific articles

<p><span>Online interactive training on Zoom platform. </span></p>
<p><em>LS Academy will provide the access link to the virtual platform a few days before the training.</em></p>

Online interactive training on Zoom platform. 

LS Academy will provide the access link to the virtual platform a few days before the training.

<p><span>Online interactive training on Zoom platform. </span></p>
<p><em>LS Academy will provide the access link to the virtual platform a few days before the training.</em></p>