Data Analysis Series – Introduction to Data and Data Analysis
Data Analysis Series – Introduction to Data and Data Analysis
This event is organised by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM)
No registration is required.
The video link will be added to the table below prior to the event.
For any queries, please contact: cpd@acslm.ie
A series of 9 presentations on Data Analysis.
The link to the on-demand video can be found HERE
Presenter: Cian Ryan – Lecturer in Chemistry, TU Dublin
| Topic | Proposed facilitator | Date | Workshop | Video Link |
| Introduction to data and data management | Cian Ryan | 24th October 2025 | This webinar covers the fundamentals of data, including different types, sources, and ethical considerations, along with best practices for organising, storing, and maintaining data effectively throughout its lifecycle. | |
| Intro to biostatistics |
Cian Ryan | 7th November 2025 | Learn the core concepts and principles of biostatistics, focusing on how to understand and interpret data from biological and health-related studies, including descriptive and inferential statistics. | |
| Data cleaning | Cian Ryan | 21st November 2025 | Essential techniques for identifying and correcting errors, inconsistencies, and missing values in datasets to ensure data quality and reliability for accurate analysis. | |
| Survey design | Liz O’ Sullivan | 5th December 2025 | Discover the steps to develop effective and unbiased surveys, including writing clear questions, structuring questionnaires, and selecting appropriate sampling methods to gather meaningful data. | |
| Survey analysis | Liz O’ Sullivan | 9th January 2026 | Explore methods for analysing survey responses, covering techniques for summarising categorical and numerical data, and drawing statistically sound conclusions from your collected survey results. | |
| Method verification statistics |
Cian Ryan | 23rd January 2026 | This session focuses on the statistical tools and procedures necessary for validating and verifying new or modified methods in a clinical laboratory setting to meet regulatory and quality standards. | |
| Intro to bioinformatics | Therese Murphy | 6th February 2026 | Get an overview of bioinformatics tools and techniques used to analyse and interpret large-scale biological data, particularly in genomics and proteomics, to gain biological insights. | |
| Introduction to regression methods | TBD | 20th February 2026 | Understand the basics of regression analysis, including linear and logistic models, and learn how to use these powerful tools to model relationships and predict outcomes between variables. | |
| Data visualisation | TBD | 6th March 2026 | Learn the principles of creating clear, compelling, and informative visual representations of data, including selecting appropriate charts and graphs, to effectively communicate findings and patterns. |
