A Comprehensive Cancer Center Designated by the National Cancer Institute

Biostatistics

Scientific Director: Ronald Thisted, PhD
Technical Director: Theodore Karrison, PhD
Website: health.bsd.uchicago.edu/Biostatistics-Laboratory

The Biostatistics Core Facility provides collaborative statistical support to investigators for the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical trials, observational and population-based studies, and basic science research projects.

Services

  • Collaborate with investigators in the formulation of study design and data analysis plans, including sample-size and power calculations
  • Assist in the development, execution, and statistical analysis of investigator-initiated phase I, phase II, and phase III clinical trials and correlative/translational studies
  • Collaborate in the design and analysis of prospective and retrospective observational studies, basic science research projects, and animal experiments
  • Collaborate with investigators on the preparation of manuscripts for publication
  • Assist in new grant submissions
  • Participate in the review of clinical protocols through membership on the Clinical Trials Review Committee
  • Participate in the teaching and training of investigators in fundamental statistical concepts, study design, and clinical trials methodology

Events