Quantitative Research Courses

Quantitative Social Science Methods

1 review

First course for incoming Harvard Government Department PhD students; also taken by students in other departments, and students elsewhere through the Harvard Extension School. Instructor: Gary King.

• YouTube
• 19 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Clinical Trial Lightning Round: HIV Cure Research Studies at Harvard

1 review

Explore cutting-edge HIV cure research through rapid-fire presentations by Harvard faculty, covering diverse topics from mucosal studies to treatment interruption.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The National Institute for Health Research;  University of Leeds

What is Health Research?

23 reviews

Explore the world of health research and the role volunteers play in transforming treatments and improving health care.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Quantitative Methods for Biology

17 ratings at edX

Learn introductory programming and data analysis in MATLAB, with applications to biology and medicine.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Digital Humanities in Practice: From Research Questions to Results

14 ratings at edX

Combine literary research with data science to find answers in unexpected ways. Learn basic coding tools to help save time and draw insights from thousands of digital documents at once.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Harvard Horizons Symposium 2014 - Innovative PhD Research Presentations

Explore groundbreaking research from Harvard PhD students across diverse fields, featuring innovative ideas and discoveries presented in engaging talks at the 2014 Harvard Horizons Symposium.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Bird Flu Research: Dangerous Information on a Deadly Virus

Experts debate publishing bird flu research that made the virus more contagious, exploring scientific freedom, biosecurity, and public health implications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Fruit Fly as a Research Tool for Human Disease

Explore how fruit fly genetics contribute to human disease research, including cancer and neurodegenerative disorders, and their potential for developing new treatments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

HIV Cure Research Overview - Current Strategies and Future Directions

Explore the latest HIV cure research strategies, recent breakthroughs, and future directions with Dr. Raj Gandhi in this comprehensive overview of cutting-edge scientific developments.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Approaching the Second Half of Life with Health and Vitality - Research on Longevity and Aging

1 review

Explore groundbreaking genetics research on longevity, including potential methods to slow or reverse aging, and learn about factors influencing lifespan and cognitive function.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Latest on Alzheimer's Disease Research

1 review

Explore cutting-edge Alzheimer's research, including early diagnosis methods and promising therapies. Learn to distinguish normal aging from cognitive decline with insights from a Stanford neurology expert.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mass Spectrometry Analysis in Cancer Research - Winter 2023

1 review

Explore cutting-edge mass spectrometry techniques for cancer research, focusing on direct analysis methods and their applications in basic and translational studies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Designing for Change: Environmental Education Research and Practice

Enhance environmental education practices through design thinking, research integration, and innovative approaches. Develop tailored solutions for applying academic insights to improve program effectiveness and learner outcomes.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Building a Culture of Health Equity Monthly Lecture Series: Health Equity Research in the LGBTQ+ Community (RECORDING)

Explore strategies for promoting health equity in the LGBTQ+ community through expert discussions on anti-racism, structural determinants, and root causes of health disparities.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Race in Science, Technology, & Medicine Series - What Is a Population? Investigating Race, Ethnicity, and Ancestry in Genomics and Clinical Research

Explore the complexities of race, ethnicity, and ancestry in genomics and clinical research. Gain insights into population definitions, diversity measures, and the impact on precision medicine and genetic variant interpretation.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course