CRDE | SAIHST

Systematic evidence is essential for the introduction of new technologies and methodologies into clinical practice. With recent advancements in data collection, storage, and analysis technologies, diverse data—including clinical, genomic, and health lifestyle information—is being gathered from national institutions, industries, hospitals, and individuals. Consequently, there is a growing need to create a foundation for various clinical decisions using this data. In this context, the methodology of clinical research design and evaluation—which involves designing, analyzing, and interpreting research for specific purposes—is emerging as a core discipline in Health Sciences and Technology.

Based on collaborative research with the faculty of SAIHST’s Departments of Health Sciences and Technology, Digital Health, and Medical Device Management and Research, as well as medical staff from Samsung Medical Center and faculty from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, we teach Real World Data (RWD) construction, clinical research methodology, and the latest trends in clinical trial design and implementation. Furthermore, through overseas training support programs, we maintain continuous cooperation with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, enabling our students to develop their capabilities as global leaders in clinical and translational research. The future of clinical research design experts, who are indispensable for generating high-quality evidence in the ever-evolving field of convergence medicine, is extremely promising.

In the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution, advancements in data accumulation and analysis have opened the age of data-driven medicine, moving a step beyond traditional evidence-based medicine. Representative health big data includes national health insurance claims data, genomic data, electronic medical records (EMR) from healthcare institutions, and Patient-Generated Health Data (PGHD) such as lifestyle habits and patient-reported outcomes collected via personal health devices or apps. Moving further, the medical paradigm is shifting toward providing the most suitable medical services for individual patients by synthesizing and analyzing external data such as environment and climate.

However, a large volume of data does not automatically result in high-quality evidence. Even with high-quality data, failing to properly design, analyze, or interpret a study can lead to inconclusive or incorrect findings regarding medical utility. In other words, one must possess the ability to design research according to specific objectives, select and standardize appropriate data, and analyze/interpret it using suitable methods. Accordingly, leading global institutions prioritize education in clinical epidemiology and research methodology to effectively utilize diverse clinical research information.

We are the first in Korea to offer specialized education in Clinical Epidemiology, covering theories and techniques for clinical trials and large-scale cohort design using hospital, community, national big data, and genomic data. While other domestic institutions have taught research methodologies, they were often theory-heavy or limited to community-based epidemiological studies.

Located within Samsung Medical Center, where clinical practice and research are highly active, our department allows for practical and hands-on learning based on various hospital resources. Through collaboration with medical staff, students learn the process of fusing clinical care, research, and education

To ensure students experience everything from theoretical learning to actual research planning and execution, expert faculty members have developed a specialized curriculum. Notably, our curriculum was developed based on the programs of the Johns Hopkins Medical Institute. Professor Eliseo Guallar from the Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a world-renowned expert in clinical epidemiology, participated in the department's establishment and curriculum development.

Furthermore, the program features participation from: Kangbuk Samsung Cohort Study Center: Professors Seung-Ho Ryu, Yoosoo Chang, and Hanna Kim (Cohort construction and utilization). Samsung Medical Center Clinical Experts: Professors Ji Young Suh, Sang Won Seo, Kwang Hyuk Lee, Jae Hyeon Kim, Yun Sil Chang, and Dong Hee Lim (Epidemiological research and clinical trials in intensive care, oncology, dementia, diabetes, etc.). Methodology & Data Experts: Professors Juhee Cho, Dong Wook Shin, Soo-Yong Shin, and Danbee Kang (Registry research, national big data, and PGHD tools). Pharmacology Experts: Professor Ju-Young Shin (SKKU Pharmacoepidemiology Lab). Support Centers: Experts from the Center for Clinical Epidemiology, Biomedical Statistics Center, Clinical Trials Center, and the ACRO team.

Students learn the entire research lifecycle, from deriving research topics to writing final outcomes in an actual clinical environment. This enables practitioners to build practical skills and managers to identify necessary topics and translate them into research that maximizes utility. We offer a practice-oriented Master’s program and a Doctoral program designed to foster experts who can plan the entire research lifecycle. We recommend our programs to anyone interested in evidence-generating medicine, particularly doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and CTAs, as well as professionals in public health, the pharmaceutical industry, and government agencies.

▶ Key Research and Education Areas
Clinical epidemiology methods
Cohort and registry
Clinical trials
Patient-centered research
Health service research
Real world evidence
Patient-reported outcome
Social behavior science
Quality of life

▶ Main Research Topics
Cadio epidemiology
Cancer epidemiology
Critical care epidemiology
Digital epidemiology
Eye epidemiology
Environmental epidemiology
Infectious disease epidemiology
Pharmaco-epidemiology
Social epidemiology

Systematic evidence is essential for the introduction of new technologies and methodologies into clinical practice. With recent advancements in data collection, storage, and analysis technologies, diverse data—including clinical, genomic, and health lifestyle information—is being gathered from national institutions, industries, hospitals, and individuals. Consequently, there is a growing need to create a foundation for various clinical decisions using this data. In this context, the methodology of clinical research design and evaluation—which involves designing, analyzing, and interpreting research for specific purposes—is emerging as a core discipline in Health Sciences and Technology.

Based on collaborative research with the faculty of SAIHST’s Departments of Health Sciences and Technology, Digital Health, and Medical Device Management and Research, as well as medical staff from Samsung Medical Center and faculty from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, we teach Real World Data (RWD) construction, clinical research methodology, and the latest trends in clinical trial design and implementation. Furthermore, through overseas training support programs, we maintain continuous cooperation with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, enabling our students to develop their capabilities as global leaders in clinical and translational research. The future of clinical research design experts, who are indispensable for generating high-quality evidence in the ever-evolving field of convergence medicine, is extremely promising.

In the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution, advancements in data accumulation and analysis have opened the age of data-driven medicine, moving a step beyond traditional evidence-based medicine. Representative health big data includes national health insurance claims data, genomic data, electronic medical records (EMR) from healthcare institutions, and Patient-Generated Health Data (PGHD) such as lifestyle habits and patient-reported outcomes collected via personal health devices or apps. Moving further, the medical paradigm is shifting toward providing the most suitable medical services for individual patients by synthesizing and analyzing external data such as environment and climate.

However, a large volume of data does not automatically result in high-quality evidence. Even with high-quality data, failing to properly design, analyze, or interpret a study can lead to inconclusive or incorrect findings regarding medical utility. In other words, one must possess the ability to design research according to specific objectives, select and standardize appropriate data, and analyze/interpret it using suitable methods. Accordingly, leading global institutions prioritize education in clinical epidemiology and research methodology to effectively utilize diverse clinical research information.

We are the first in Korea to offer specialized education in Clinical Epidemiology, covering theories and techniques for clinical trials and large-scale cohort design using hospital, community, national big data, and genomic data. While other domestic institutions have taught research methodologies, they were often theory-heavy or limited to community-based epidemiological studies.

Located within Samsung Medical Center, where clinical practice and research are highly active, our department allows for practical and hands-on learning based on various hospital resources. Through collaboration with medical staff, students learn the process of fusing clinical care, research, and education

To ensure students experience everything from theoretical learning to actual research planning and execution, expert faculty members have developed a specialized curriculum. Notably, our curriculum was developed based on the programs of the Johns Hopkins Medical Institute. Professor Eliseo Guallar from the Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a world-renowned expert in clinical epidemiology, participated in the department's establishment and curriculum development.

Furthermore, the program features participation from: Kangbuk Samsung Cohort Study Center: Professors Seung-Ho Ryu, Yoosoo Chang, and Hanna Kim (Cohort construction and utilization). Samsung Medical Center Clinical Experts: Professors Ji Young Suh, Sang Won Seo, Kwang Hyuk Lee, Jae Hyeon Kim, Yun Sil Chang, and Dong Hee Lim (Epidemiological research and clinical trials in intensive care, oncology, dementia, diabetes, etc.). Methodology & Data Experts: Professors Juhee Cho, Dong Wook Shin, Soo-Yong Shin, and Danbee Kang (Registry research, national big data, and PGHD tools). Pharmacology Experts: Professor Ju-Young Shin (SKKU Pharmacoepidemiology Lab). Support Centers: Experts from the Center for Clinical Epidemiology, Biomedical Statistics Center, Clinical Trials Center, and the ACRO team.

Students learn the entire research lifecycle, from deriving research topics to writing final outcomes in an actual clinical environment. This enables practitioners to build practical skills and managers to identify necessary topics and translate them into research that maximizes utility. We offer a practice-oriented Master’s program and a Doctoral program designed to foster experts who can plan the entire research lifecycle. We recommend our programs to anyone interested in evidence-generating medicine, particularly doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and CTAs, as well as professionals in public health, the pharmaceutical industry, and government agencies.

▶ Key Research and Education Areas
Clinical epidemiology methods
Cohort and registry
Clinical trials Patient-centered research
Health service research
Real world evidence
Patient-reported outcome
Social behavior science
Quality of life

▶ Main Research Topics
Cadio epidemiology
Cancer epidemiology
Critical care epidemiology
Digital epidemiology
Eye epidemiology
Environmental epidemiology
Infectious disease epidemiology
Pharmaco-epidemiology
Social epidemiology

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