Classes
Lane's instructional program supports our clinical and bioresearch clientele with clear presentations on relevant topics. We welcome feedback on existing courses and .
Courses listed here are for the current academic quarter. New courses are typically published two weeks before start of a quarter.
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May 16
10:00–11:30amThis workshop will showcase some of the less well-known, but increasingly important tools and databases available to members of the Stanford community. For most interdisciplinary research, PubMed and Google (or Google Scholar) lack the breadth and precision needed to guarantee a comprehensive literature review. Therefore, it’s critical that researchers consider... More »
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May 17
10:00–11:30amCome and learn how to maximize your use of Lane Library resources. The class will be taught by Lane's Bioresearch Informationist, Arpi Siyahian, and experienced librarian, Christopher Stave. Arpi will give an overview of the different bioresearch resources available at Lane including specialized bioinformatics tools, while Chris will provide a... More »
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May 31
2:00–4:00pmWAITLIST! EndNote: Basic to Advanced
Lauren Maggio, MLSThe first half of the class provides the basics of EndNote, i.e., creating libraries, adding and importing citations, creating groups and smart groups, and generating bibliographies. The second part of the class will focus on PDF importing and management, and customizing bibliography style files. Course Materials and Resources Class Handout: EndNote X4... More »
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Jun 06
4:00–5:30pmWAITLIST! Systematic Reviews: Literature Database Selection, Search Strategies & Reference Management
Christopher Stave, MLSA well-designed literature review is a critical part of any systematic review or meta-analysis. This presentation will provide you with the tools, strategies and expertise necessary for an efficient and comprehensive literature review. At the end of the session, you will be able to: a) select the databases that are... More »
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Jun 13
2:00–3:00pmTake an architectural history walking tour of the School of Medicine. The tour traces the school's history from 1850s San Francisco to present-day Palo Alto, and highlights some of the artistic and design choices that have resulted in the school's current built environment. Tours begin at the flagpole between the... More »
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Jun 13
4:00–5:30pmWAITLIST! EndNote: Basic to Advanced
Marilyn Tinsley, MLSThe first half of the class provides the basics of EndNote, i.e., creating libraries, adding and importing citations, creating groups and smart groups, and generating bibliographies. The second part of the class will focus on PDF importing and management, and customizing bibliography style files. Course Materials and Resources Class Handout: EndNote X4... More »
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Jun 14
2:00–3:30pmDid you know that you have access to Scopus and Web of Science, two huge multidisciplinary databases that search over 20,000 journals. That's four times the journals in PubMed! To ensure that your searches are comprehensive searching Scopus and Web of Science is a must! This workshop will cover advanced... More »
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Jun 28
2:00–3:30pmDiscover the secrets of effective PubMed searching in this hands-on workshop. Attendees will learn how to use MeSH, Limits, Clinical Queries, Related Articles, My NCBI, and FindIt@Stanford to locate references, download full-text, and create current awareness profiles quickly and easily. Course Materials and Resources Class Handout: PubMed_Nov2011 (pdf) Configuring My NCBI to use... More »
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Jul 11
2:00–3:00pmTake an architectural history walking tour of the School of Medicine. The tour traces the school's history from 1850s San Francisco to present-day Palo Alto, and highlights some of the artistic and design choices that have resulted in the school's current built environment. Tours begin at the flagpole between the... More »
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Aug 08
2:00–3:00pmTake an architectural history walking tour of the School of Medicine. The tour traces the school's history from 1850s San Francisco to present-day Palo Alto, and highlights some of the artistic and design choices that have resulted in the school's current built environment. Tours begin at the flagpole between the... More »
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Sep 12
2:00–3:00pmTake an architectural history walking tour of the School of Medicine. The tour traces the school's history from 1850s San Francisco to present-day Palo Alto, and highlights some of the artistic and design choices that have resulted in the school's current built environment. Tours begin at the flagpole between the... More »
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- Advanced Google: Services, Tools and Search Techniques
- Biomedical Researcher's Toolkit
- Clinical Research Toolkit
- EndNote: Basic to Advanced
- Finding Funding
- PubMed: Basic to Advanced Techniques
- SCOPUS and Web of Science: Power Searching
- School of Medicine Architectural History Walking Tour
- Systematic Reviews: Literature Database Selection, Search Strategies & Reference Management
- Writing the Biomedical Manuscript: The Journal Editor's Perspective
- Writing the NIH Grant: A Systematic and Proven Approach to Grantsmanship
- Zotero, RefWorks, Mendeley, and EndNote: An Overview
- Agilent: Advanced Session for Gene Expression analysis in GX 11
- Agilent: Beginner Session for Gene Expression analysis in GX 11
- Analyzing Your Teaching: An Approach for Improved Effectiveness
- Applications of Pathway Analysis using MetaCore
- Basics of R Programming: Part 1
- Basics of R Programming: Part 2
- Behind the scenes at Annals of Internal Medicine: Q&A by former editor Dr. Harold Sox
- BioBase Knowledge Library
- Clinical Research Methodology: An Epidemiologic Perspective
- Comparing averages (T-test, ANOVA, etc) with SAS Enterprise Guide
- Finding Funding!
- Health Research Toolbox 2011
- Improving Your Science Writing Skills - Aug 17
- Improving Your Scientific Writing Skills
- Introduction to PowerPoint 2007
- Introduction to R for Beginners - Day 1
- Introduction to REDCap and "R" with Basic Biostats Examples
- Introduction to REDCap and SAS Enterprise Guide with Basic Biostats Examples
- LabArchive: Lab Data Storage, Integration and Sharing
- Mendeley: Cool Tool for Organizing, Annotating and Sharing Research Papers
- Microarray Data Analysis - Day 3
- OPEN ACCESS OPENS DOORS: A Panel Discussion on Open Access Publishing
- Pathway Analysis Using MetaCore
- PowerPoint 2007: Creating Effective Presentations
- PowerPoint: Creating Effective Presentations
- PubMed: Basic to Advanced Techniques!
- R for Gene Expression Analysis - Day 2
- SCOPUS and Web of Science: Cross-Discipline Power Searching
- SUMC Architecture Walking Tour
- Survival analysis using SAS Enterprise Guide
- Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses: Data Analysis
- Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses: Database Selection, Search Strategies & Reference Management
- Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses: Reporting Biases, Presenting Results
- Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses: Study Selection, Data Extraction, Bias Assessment and Data Analysis
- Systematic Reviews: Database Selection, Search Strategies & Reference Management
- The Power of the Image: Using Visuals to Think and Communicate about Science
- Using R for Gene Expression Analysis - Bring Your Data: Part 3
- Using R for Gene Expression Analysis: Part 1
- Using R for Gene Expression Analysis: Part 2
- Using R for Graphics Programming: An Introduction for Busy Non-programmers
- Using R for Statistics and Graphics:An Introduction for Busy Non-programmers
- Using R with REDCap: An Introduction to Secure Data Collection and Analysis for Busy Non-programmers
- Using SAS with REDCap: An Introduction to Secure Data Collection and Analysisfor Busy Non-programmers
- Writing Grant Applications for Foundations and Nonprofits
- Writing for Career Development Awards (K Awards)
- Writing the NEW NIH Grant: A Systematic and Proven Approach to Grantsmanship