Oxford Medical Statistics Network (OxStat)
Founded in 2017 by Louise Linsell and Derrick Bennett
Supported by the Nuffield Department of Population Health Training Committee
The Oxford Medical Statistics Network (OxStat) is open to staff and postgraduate students with an interest in medical statistics, working or studying within the Medical Sciences Division. The aim of the group is to facilitate networking, communication and collaboration, and to provide informal support and foster good practice.
The network circulates a newsletter and holds free events every term, such as talks and workshops from internal and external speakers. Anyone within the division with an interest in medical statistics (epidemiologists, medical statisticians, health economists, data scientists, DPhil students) is welcome to join.
If you have any relevant news or upcoming events to publicize please send them to the OXStat mailing list oxstat@npeu.ox.ac.uk.
What are the network aims
- To provide an opportunity for networking with fellow medical statisticians in Oxford
- To provide a hub of informal support and shared learning for statisticians work in health related research
- To encourage collaborative work in methodology and statistics
- To hold and promote local statistical events, teaching and career development opportunities
What is outside the remit of the network
- The OxStat network does not provide statistical consultancy, guidance on study design or support for grant applications. Support for grant applications is provided by Research Design Service South Central; Oxford University Statistical Consulting provides consultancy services to both internal departments and external businesses and organizations.
To find out more information on OxStat or to sign up to the mailing list, please email oxstat@npeu.ox.ac.uk.
Forthcoming events
Workshop on Methods-Focused Peer Review at Leading Biomedical Journals December 2024
The department of Population Health and the department of Primary Health Care Sciences will be jointly hosting a 2-day workshop at St Hugh's College, St Margaret's Road, Oxford OX2 6LE on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 December from 9.30 - 17.00.
Workshop leaders
- Jess Rohmann, Toivo Glatz and Tim Feeney
About the workshop
As part of the workshop participants will:
- Learn how to provide concise and constructive feedback useful to both editors and authors Gain first-hand insights into the editorial and review processes at The BMJ.
- Understand the expectations for peer reviewers at leading biomedical journals and practice giving useful feedback.
- Explore ethical guidelines for peer review (COPE), recognize common biases in the review process, and discuss open science topics relevant for reviewing.
- Take part in hands-on exercises and receive practical advice, including tips to improve your own scientific reporting.
Who is it for
- In-person event open to staff and post-graduate students in the Medical Sciences Division, University of Oxford.
- Researchers in epidemiology, statistics, and related fields who possess strong quantitative skills.
Registration
This event is free however places are limited and registration is required. You can register for the workshop using the link below.
find out more
OXSTAT CO-ChairS
 | Associate Professor, Clinical Trials Service and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU), Nuffield Department of Population Health |
 | Director National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) Clinical Trials Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health |
OXSTAT Committee Members
Data Scientist, Nuffield Department of Population Health | |
 | Medical Statistician, Clinical Trials Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health |
Ushma Galal Senior Trial Statistician, Primary Care Trials Unit, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences | |
 | Deputy Director Academic/Lead Trial Statistician, Primary Care Trials Unit, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences |
 | Ruth Coleman Head of Statistics and Modelling Group, Diabetes Trial Unit, Radcliffe Department of Medicine |
 | Medical Statistician, OCTRU, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences |
