ზუსტ და საბუნებისმეტყველო მეცნიერებათა ფაკულტეტი
ჰუმანიტარულ მეცნიერებათა ფაკულტეტი
სოციალურ და პოლიტიკურ მეცნიერებათა ფაკულტეტი
ფსიქოლოგიისა და განათლების მეცნიერებათა ფაკულტეტი
ეკონომიკისა და ბიზნესის ფაკულტეტი
მედიცინის ფაკულტეტი
იურიდიული ფაკულტეტი
The First Caucasus Region Course of Neuroepidemiology, held from December 9th to 13th, 2024 in Yerevan (Armenia), provided an intensive and enriching educational experience. Participation of master students Giorgi Machavariani and Archil Kakhidze in the First Caucasus Region Course of Neuroepidemiology was funded by the NIH-Fogarty International Trauma Training Program at the University of Iowa (2D43TW007261-11) Project: ''ICREATE: Increasing Capacity for Injury Research in Eastern Europe’’ and participation of master student Mariam Mtsituridze by the budget of TSU Faculty of Medicine.
Over the span of 40 hours of classroom activities, the course covered a broad range of essential topics in neuroepidemiology. Key content areas included: Types of Surveys and Analytical Studies: The course offered a deep dive into the characteristics of various surveys, analytic studies, and clinical trials, providing valuable insights into research methodologies; Genetic Epidemiology: An introduction to genetic epidemiology was presented, highlighting the importance of genetic factors in neuroepidemiological studies; Statistics: A comprehensive review of key statistical concepts relevant to the field helped attendees strengthen their analytical skills for neuroepidemiological research; Diagnostic Tests and ROC Curves: The course introduced the fundamental principles of diagnostic testing, along with practical applications of ROC (Receiver Operating Characteristic) curves.
Professors from diverse countries, including the USA, Italy, and Uruguay, brought a global perspective to the course, enriching the discussions and interactions. Overall, the course was a valuable learning experience for all participants, providing essential knowledge and tools for future research in neuroepidemiology.
