A brief overview of the STRATOS initiative

The Strengthening Analytical Thinking in Observational Studies (STRATOS) initiative is an international collective of statisticians and experts founded over 10 years ago. The mission of STRATOS is to elevate the current practice of statistics in observational studies by providing accessible and accurate guidance for the design and analysis of observational studies. In this talk, the organizational structure of STRATOS, its topic areas of focus, and outreach activities over the last ten years will be covered- highlighting the major successes and discussing challenges encountered. Current priorities and future areas of focus will also be discussed. One important focus is in connecting with analysts and investigators at all levels in the field to provide a series of tools and educational materials regarding how to avoid common pitfalls in the design and analysis of observational studies. We will present some of the educational materials currently available, where to access them, and how to get involved in STRATOS.

Outreach

Tutorial

Mentoring

Education

Networking