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Proud moment for THRU ZIM!
Our Co-Director, Prof. @kkranzer.bsky.social, received the EDCTP Women Scientific Leadership Prize at #EDCTP2025 in Kigali.
Watch the moment here π₯π
youtu.be/UqYKkiyUQdE?...
#WeAreTHRUZIM #WomenInScience #GlobalHealth #Leadership
the Redcap mobile app doesn't yet support the multi-language function which the web version has. I think the only way to do it would be to make the Redcap forms monolingual (French only)
![5-panel comic. (1) [teacher with long hair next to whiteboard] TEACHER: Iβm supposed to give you the tools to do good science. (2) [teacher addressing students] But what *are* those tools? Methodology is hard and there are so many ways to get incorrect results. What is the magic ingredient that makes for good science? (3) TEACHER: To figure it out, I ran a regression with all the factors people say are important: [embedded list in sub-panel, cut off at end] Outcome variable: correct scientific results. Predictors: collaboration; skepticism of othersβ claims; questioning your own beliefs; trying to falsify hypotheses; checking citations; statistical rigor; blinded analysis; financial disclosure; open data (4) TEACHER: The regression says two ingredients are the most crucial: 1) genuine curiosity about the answer to a question, and 2) ammonium hydroxide. (5) STUDENT: Wait, why did *ammonia* score so high? How did it even get on the list? LONG HAIR: ...And now youβre doing good science!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreigzaphhj4mfgfrxddlvdmw47335gnwzqbfqvrnff5x4oovgpf36nq)
5-panel comic. (1) [teacher with long hair next to whiteboard] TEACHER: Iβm supposed to give you the tools to do good science. (2) [teacher addressing students] But what *are* those tools? Methodology is hard and there are so many ways to get incorrect results. What is the magic ingredient that makes for good science? (3) TEACHER: To figure it out, I ran a regression with all the factors people say are important: [embedded list in sub-panel, cut off at end] Outcome variable: correct scientific results. Predictors: collaboration; skepticism of othersβ claims; questioning your own beliefs; trying to falsify hypotheses; checking citations; statistical rigor; blinded analysis; financial disclosure; open data (4) TEACHER: The regression says two ingredients are the most crucial: 1) genuine curiosity about the answer to a question, and 2) ammonium hydroxide. (5) STUDENT: Wait, why did *ammonia* score so high? How did it even get on the list? LONG HAIR: ...And now youβre doing good science!
Good Science
xkcd.com/3101/
Nonsense in the methods is more dangerous and damaging than nonsense in the intro. It's about risk, not potential benefit.
BRTI is seeking a Study Coordinator for the PROMISE Study in Harare. This 6-month, full-time role focuses on improving maternal and newborn health by integrating diagnostic-led STI screening into antenatal care.
Details here ‡οΈ
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The RADIO-TB trial is offering a @wellcometrust.bsky.social funded PhD in Epidemiology. Based in Zimbabwe & London, this 42-month program focuses on TB management, cost-effectiveness & impact modelling. Apply by 25 March 2025
More info: thruzim.org/opportunities
It's the end of an amazing 2 weeks learning R in Zimbabwe. Congratulations to all involved @thruzim.bsky.social Thanks to Levi, Peter, Elia, Gibson, Edson, Tawanda, Claire, Michaela and Jack