91ɫƵ Data Services Cores
Data science facilities encompass geospatial, epidemiology, biostatistics, bioinformatics and qualitative analysis through the application of advanced computational techniques. Our experts assist with study design, randomization protocols and data visualization.
List of Data Services Cores
Part of the Data Science Institute, the Biostatistics Consulting Service provides comprehensive statistical consulting. Services cover the spectrum of cancer-related and non-cancer research including: experimental design, sample size calculation, randomization, data analysis, design and analysis of clinical trials, observational studies and surveys, assistance with public databases and innovative methods development.
Co-Directors: Aniko Szabo, PhD and Paul Auer, PhD
Epidemiology Data Resource Center
The EDRC is the 91ɫƵ's centralized resource for secondary health and demographic data. The EDRC also provides expertise in the use of spatial data and geographic information systems, or GIS.
Contact: EDRC
The Geospatial, Epidemiology, and Outcomes Shared Resource (GEOSR) provides access for cancer and non-cancer studies to population-based data, cancer epidemiology and database expertise, cancer burden in the catchment area, and geospatial mapping and analysis to catalyze population-based cancer research. The GEOSR also assists non-cancer and cancer-focused investigators with accessing and utilizing electronic health record (EHR) data, including -omics data, and matching patients to clinical trials.
Co-Directors: Kirsten Beyer, PhD, MPH, MS, Anai Kothari, MD, MS and Tina Yen, MD, MS, FACS, FSSO
Mellowes Center Bioinformatics Shared Resource
The Mellowes Center Bioinformatics Core provides bioinformatics services and collaborative research support to 91ɫƵ investigators engaged in life science. The Core provides support for every stage of bioinformatics analyses, including study design, data acquisition, data analysis, and publication.
Director: Xiaowu Gai, PhD
The Qualitative Research Consulting Service provides comprehensive consulting in qualitative research methodologies to 91ɫƵ faculty, staff, and trainees. Our center is made up of qualitative methods experts focusing on community-engaged research, with grant preparation on funded intra- and extramural projects.
Co-Directors: Staci Young, PhD and Katinka Hooyer, PhD, MS; Manager: Sara Herr
Quantitative Health Services
Our mission is to provide scientifically valid, efficient and dependable research support for study design, data management and analysis of laboratory, animal and clinical studies. In partnership with Children's Research Institute, QHS will help train junior researchers, work with more mature researchers in obtaining and maintaining funding, and develop standardized data management protocols which facilitate the collection of quality data.
Director: Pippa Simpson, PhD