BERD provides clinical and translational investigators with access to experienced methodologists. It supports translational research at UAB by providing investigators with methodological expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, outcomes and effectiveness research, and data management. These methodologists are available to collaborate with clinical and translational researchers needing assistance from the CCTS. The focus of this support is at the “launch” of translational research, during the critical design and initial implementation phases of the project, with the expectation that resources for the continued involvement of methodologists will be provided by the projects themselves as they transition to funding and execution.
CCTS Bi-weekly Biostatistics Clinic
The CCTS offers a bi-weekly Biostatistics Clinic on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Clinics are held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Pittman Center for Advanced Medical Studies (PCAMS), located at 1924 7th Avenue South. A light lunch is available.
These drop-in clinics are designed for investigators needing assistance with:
- Study Design
- Sample Size and Power Calculations
- Data Analysis
- Display of Data and Results
- Interpretation of Results
- Statistical Software
The biostatistics clinic is open to all faculty members, post-docs, fellows, residents, and students. Attendees are invited to bring statistical and methodological questions about on-going research projects, projects being planned, manuscripts in progress, responses to peer reviewers, and published articles. They are also invited to bring their laptops. Assistance will be provided by members of the CCTS BERD group.
Investigators with specific questions to be addressed at the clinic are also welcome to send their questions, draft manuscripts, draft project proposals, and de-identified datasets in advance to
Dr. Bob Oster with a copy to
Dr. Jerry McGwin.