Medical Research Consultations: Recommendations for Biostatisticians in Managing and Conducting Medical Research Consultations
About this ebook
Successful biostatistics consultation requires a collection of technical and collaborative skills. The full spectrum of biostatistical consulting skills are rarely taught in training programs. However, by acquiring all the relevant skills for biostatistical consultation, one can continue to hone such skills by learning and gaining relevant experience throughout one’s career.
The discussion is divided into five sections: Essential consulting skills for biostatisticians; Begins with an initial evaluation of the research proposal; Techniques to improve subject matter knowledge during consultation process; Tips to provide an optimal biostatistical consulting service; and Tips to enhance research consultation skills. The discussion is useful for both beginners and also for current professionals aiming to enhance their research consultation skills.
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About the author
Dr. Mohamad Adam Bujang is a Research Officer at the Institute for Clinical Research (ICR), Ministry of Health, Malaysia. Having received his Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from MARA University of Technology in 2004, Dr. Mohamad Adam undertook his postgraduate study, receiving his Master’s degree (MBA) in 2008, and then at the same university, receiving his PhD (Information Technology and Quantitative Sciences) in 2017. Currently he is working as a biostatistician and researcher in the Clinical Research Centre, Sarawak General Hospital. His ongoing research interests involve the research methodology such as sampling techniques, sample size planning, and statistical analyses. He has completed many research projects with local and international publications. He is actively involved in research training, reviewer for number of journals and also one of the active members in Malaysia Institute of Statistics (ISM) and Association of Clinical Registries Malaysia (ACRM).
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Dr Mohamad Adam Bujang
Research Officer,
Clinical Research Centre, Sarawak General Hospital
Email address: [email protected]
Tel: 082-276820 & Fax: 082-276823
Research contributions:
https://scholar.google.com/
https://www.researchgate.net/
Prof. Dr. Jamalludin Ab Rahman
Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine
International Islamic University Malaysia
INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH (ICR),
National Institutes of Health (NIH),
Ministry of Health Malaysia,
Block B4, No.1, Jalan Setia Murni U13/52,
Seksyen U13, 40170 Shah Alam,
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Phone: 603-3362 7700
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