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Chapter I

Student Activities In Biostatistics
“Discovering The Art Of Biostatistics In Research”

In light of the crucial role of biostatistics understanding of biostatistics but also honed
their critical thinking, exploration, and research
in healthcare decision-making and the skills, preparing them for future challenges.
enhancement of public health, we are pleased The objectives of the activity encompassed
to report the successful implementation of the fostering teamwork and collaboration,
biostatistics students’ activity. This initiative, cultivating the ability to comprehend and
driven by our commitment to developing analyze scientific research, applying learned
teaching methods and equipping students concepts to practical research scenarios, and
with professional skills beyond the academic enhancing presentation, communication, and
curriculum, was carried out under the esteemed scientific research skills. Additionally, the
patronage of Prof. Dr. Cherif Khater, and activity aimed to encourage creativity and
the leadership of Assoc. Prof. Ahmed R. El- innovation, as evidenced by the diverse and
Sheakh. It was supervised by Dr. Bassant unique designs of PowerPoint presentations
Maher, Dr. Ahmed Hassan, Dr. Kareem Saad, created by the participating students.
and Dr. Abdelrahman Emara.

The primary focus of the activity was to apply
the knowledge acquired in the biostatistics
course to real-world research papers. Students
engaged in reading, interpreting, navigating,
and presenting internationally published
research papers, thereby demonstrating a
remarkable level of commitment, dedication,
and enthusiasm. The activity incorporated
two parts for all first-level student; part 1 of
reading, understanding, presenting published
research articles, and the second one is to
appraise and find answers for biostatical and
results’ sections for research articles with open
book assessment techniques.

This endeavor not only enriched their

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