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Programming for Data Science

The Data Science Initiative offers programming support and a wide array of workshops for UCSF researchers and staff with an emphasis on analytics, data management, and visualization. Round out your programming knowledge by attending one of our free workshops on Python, R, SQL, and Unix, scheduling a one-on-one consultation with a programming expert, or discover helpful resources below to help get you started.

Meet our data science experts

Geoffrey Boushey
Expertise: data management and analysis, with an emphasis on Python, Unix, and SQL
Albert Lee
Expertise: R, Python, SQL

Getting started for new programmers

Looking for an introduction to fundamental data science tools? Check out these helpful workshops, recommended readings, and programming tutorials.

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Data science services have been invaluable to my research; I leave each consultation with a better understanding of the appropriate analytic approach and new ideas to strengthen my analysis.

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