Biostatistics

Director: Soledad Fernandez, PhD

For the past 25 years, the Biostatistics Shared Resource (BSR) has provided OSUCCC – James investigators with a centralized resource with expertise in the biostatistical aspects of clinical, basic science and population-based research. Statistical issues are addressed at all levels of investigation, from the design of experiments to the maintenance of data quality, and from conclusions based on formal hypothesis testing to important leads discovered by data exploration. The BSR plays an essential role in ensuring that research is based on sound and appropriate statistical principles, optimal and unambiguous study designs and analyses that robustly address scientific hypotheses while providing opportunities for discovery.

For more information, please contact us at biostatistics@osumc.edu.

Key program objectives

The specific aims of the Biostatistical Shared Resource (BSR) are to:

• Aim 1: Collaborate with OSUCCC – James investigators in all aspects of quantitative translational research including study design, training and education, reproducibility and scientific rigor, statistical analysis, data visualization and manuscript and report preparation.
• Aim 2: Develop innovative and effective statistical methods in response to specific and evolving project needs that enhance the quality of study design, analysis and interpretation, and communication of results.
• Aim 3: Provide biostatistical and methodological review of all cancer protocols submitted to the OSUCCC – James Clinical Scientific Review Committee (CSRC) and the Data Safety Monitoring Committee (DSMC), and as needed for the Total Cancer Care® (TCC) research committee for the Biospecimen Services Shared Resource (BSSR).