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Unlocking Big Data for better health

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As the volume of biomedical data being created grows, so does the need for data analytics training for life science researchers.

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The Data Analytics for Life Science Researchers initiative was developed as an experimental pilot program with which to assess the need and interest in data-related training in the life science space. For this initial experimental pilot program, S.M. was compensated directly as the primary instructor and program developer by the Boston Children's Hospital.

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