Health Biomarkers for Social Research

This workshop, geared toward social scientists, will explore the biomarker data hidden in our bodily fluids and the best methods for collecting and analyzing that data. After establishing a conceptual framework, participants will explore biomarker data in existing databases and the methods for collecting their own.
Learning Objectives:
- Define biomarkers and classify them by biological system.
- Explore biomarkers’ predictive, diagnostic and provisional values and their relevance to social science research.
- Identify common methods for collecting biomarkers in bodily fluids.
- Evaluate the usefulness of biomarker data based on research question and design.
Instructor: Samantha De Leon Sautu