Informatics research often requires multidisciplinary teams. This requires more flexibility to communicate with team members with distinct backgrounds. Furthermore, team members often have different research and career goals. This can present unique challenges in making sure that everyone is on the same page and cohesively working together. This course aims to provide research leaders with guidance about:
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7 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Management practices to support a multidisciplinary informatics research team
Strategies to promote diversity, inclusion, and equity in academia, clinical trials, and research - particularly cancer research
Tools and methods to perform informatics work well with a multidisciplinary team
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There are 6 modules in this course
In this module we will introduce you to how the material will be presented and the goals for the course.
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In this module we will discuss general strategies for working with multidisciplinary informatics teams, including collaboration tips, communication practices, record keeping strategies, and ways to advocate for your team members.
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In this module we will discuss how to form good informatics questions, as well as ways to plan projects to avoid and mitigate common informatics project pitfalls.
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In this module we will discuss specific ways in which you can support your multidisciplinary team members. We will cover collaboration techniques, employment strategies, and mentorship methods.
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In this portion of the course we will discuss ways to promote the inclusion of underrepresented groups in cancer informatics research. We will focus on clinical trial strategies, research practices, and lab management methods.
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In this module we will cover a variety of tools that can help you perform informatics work and manage your research team.
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