Methodological Research at IMBE
Biometrical Research
Biometrical research methods deal with the development and optimization of statistical methods for planning and analysis of clinical studies.
Our biometrical research focuses on:
- Diagnostic studies
- Multilevel modeling
- Analysis of Time-to-Event Data
- Multistage models
- Combined (composite) endpoints
- Adaptive designs
- Sample size calculation
- Testing multiple hypotheses
Epidemiological research
Epidemiology focuses on research concerning causes of diseases and their advancement within the framework of large observational studies.
Our epidemiological research focuses on:
- Social Epidemiology - Research on migrants
- Epidemiology of Stroke
- Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
- Health Monitoring in Developing Countries
- Development of Epidemiological Methods
- Leader of Epidemiology in the Study Centre Hamburg within the framework of the NAKO Health Study and the Hamburg City Health Study (in German)