Model region for applied cancer prevention research in Bremen
For a long time, it has been known that at least 40 percent of cancer cases are due to modifiable risk factors such as smoking,…
Promoting PhDs
BIPS currently employs about 25 doctoral students. Generally, the university professors at the institute are responsible for the main supervision. In addition, up to two experienced…
SAS-macros for the statistical analysis of case-control studies in a two-phase design
Double sampling, also known as two-phase sampling, is a standard technique for stratification (Breslow, 2005):…
Online tool to assist pediatricians when assessing the risk of metabolic syndrome in children aged 3-10 years
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Online-Tool FAQs
In order to be able to competently assess the…
BIPS in the Media
June 16 2022, Aljazeera Portugal’s COVID deaths grow as tourism season kicks off COVID-19 cases and deaths are climbing in Portugal’s popular tourist hotspots like Lisbon, Porto…
Research Ethics Committee
Contact person: Alexander Knaust
Management Board
Prof. Dr. Iris Pigeot (scientific director) Dr. Frauke Günther (managing director) Dr. Norman Wirsik (managing…
Data protection in BIPS studies
Adherence to data protection regulations is a top priority for research at BIPS.
It is of particular concern to us to protect the data of our study participants and…
Research Strategy - An Overview
The Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS develops effective strategies for the prevention of chronic, non-communicable diseases.…