The Biostatistics and Epidemiology Methodology (BEM) Core offers monthly, virtual office hours. Office hours are intended to provide space and time for earlier engagement in the study design and analysis process. The next session will be held on February 18, 2026, from 10-11 am ET (register by February 11th).

Who? 
Anyone working in HIV research at JHU (students, faculty, staff, trainees, etc.)

What?
20-minute timeslot with a BEM Core faculty member for epidemiology and biostatistics questions related to:

▶  Research study design and analysis plans

▶  Protocol development

▶  Sample size calculations

▶  Statistical analysis and interpretation

▶  Manuscript preparation and writing

Office hours are meant to help with questions that can be addressed in 20-minutes or less. For more in depth questions and consultation needs, please submit a formal CFAR Service Request Form.

Cost? 
Free of charge

When and where? 
Once per month for one hour (three 20-minute timeslots) via Zoom

How?

1. Sign up at least one week in advance to reserve your 20-minute timeslot
2. Receive a calendar invite with Zoom login information
3. Join the meeting at your designated time

While not required, participants are encouraged to submit questions and supportive materials (e.g., study aims) to ewentz1@jhu.edu at least 3 days in advance to allow for more targeted discussions.

To reserve your 20-minute timeslot for February 18th, please use the registration link.

REGISTER