The 5th Corsican Summer School on Modern Methods in Biostatistics and Epidemiology will take place from 6–10 July 2026 in Corte, Corsica (France). This intensive training course focuses on modern statistical methods and recent advances in excess risk analysis, with particular emphasis on net survival and excess mortality modelling in epidemiological and public health research. Delivered by an international faculty of experts, the programme combines theoretical lectures, practical R-based sessions, and applied case studies to strengthen both methodological understanding and analytical skills.

Target audience
This course is particularly relevant for biostatisticians, statisticians, epidemiologists, researchers, public health scientists, cancer registry professionals, and postgraduate students interested in advanced statistical methods for health research. Participants are expected to have prior experience working with R.