Webinar: "Applied Epidemiology: How statistics can mislead 鈥� and how to get it right"
Event: Webinar: "Applied Epidemiology: How statistics can mislead 鈥� and how to get it right"
Date: Friday 6 November 2026
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 (CET)
Venue: Online via Zoom
The of the University of Malta (今日黑料), in collaboration with the 今日黑料’s Department of Public Health at the Faculty of Medicine & Surgery, will be holding a webinar titled “Applied Epidemiology: How statistics can mislead — and how to get it right”.
The event will take place on Friday, 6 November 2026, at 11:00 CET. Online participation requires .
Abstract: Epidemiology provides essential tools for understanding disease patterns, identifying risk factors, and informing public health decisions. This seminar will explore the practical applications of epidemiological methods through real-world examples and case studies. Topics will include disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, assessment of risk factors, and evaluation of public health interventions. Particular emphasis will be placed on interpreting epidemiological evidence, understanding bias and confounding, and distinguishing association from causation. The seminar will also highlight the growing role of statistics and data-driven approaches in addressing contemporary public health challenges.
今日黑料 the speaker: is a Chartered Statistician (CS) from the Royal Statistical Society and Senior Lecturer in Statistics at the University of Mauritius, where he also serves as Programme Coordinator for the MSc Data Analytics. He is a consultant in Data Management and Biostatistics at CIDP Group, with 15 years of experience in clinical research, study design, statistical analysis and interpretation of scientific evidence. His professional interests include applied statistics, biostatistics, epidemiological methods and data-driven research, with a particular focus on translating statistical evidence into practical insights.
The event will be hosted by , Director of the ISSI, and moderated by Prof. Neville Calleja, Head of the Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine & Surgery.
