Statistical Center for Translational Research in Medicine (SC-TRM)
Advancing translational medicine through innovative biostatistics, real-world data, and clinical research expertise.
SC-TRM Activities & Events
SC-TRM regularly hosts workshops and training sessions to share the statistical methodology and software developed by the Center with faculty, clinicians, and trainees across Penn Medicine.
SC-TRM actively welcomes research inquiries, joint projects, and collaborative opportunities. Please direct all inquiries to Dr. Jinbo Chen.
Workshop Series At a Glance
2
Workshop series on risk prediction methods completed, sponsored by CCEB and ITMAT
200+
Attendees across both series, including DBEI and clinical faculty, fellows, and PSOM research staff
4
Sessions in the most recent workshop series on concept and method for evaluating algorithm fairness
What the Workshops Cover
- Risk modeling with Penn EHR and biobank data
- Assessing and ensuring fairness of algorithms deployed in Penn and VA health systems
- In-house statistical methodologies developed by SC-TRM for risk assessment and model evaluation
- Practical considerations in model building: data bias, data quantity, model bias, and model sustainability
- Clinical applications and case studies contributed by physician collaborators
Who It’s For
Completed series
Research faculty across DBEI and clinical departments
Upcoming series (Spring 2027)
Research staff, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students
Upcoming Events
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A third workshop is planned for Spring 2027, offering hands-on training on SC-TRM’s methods and software for research staff, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students.