The Department of Biostatistics research areas include both applied and theoretical statistical methods, statistical genetics, and clinical trials. Faculty, staff, and students participate in a broad range of collaborative activities, providing statistical expertise for the design and analysis of multidisciplinary research projects, clinical trials, epidemiological research, and research computing.
Methodology Research
Current research being conducted with a goal to advance methodological knowledge in the field of Biostatistics. View technical reports from the Department of Biostatistics.
Statistical Genetics
Advancing knowledge in the field of statistical genetics and in the biological, biomedical, and behavioral sciences through applications of statistical genetic methodology. Learn more about the Section on Statistical Genetics.
Clinical Trials Design, Operations, Management, and Analysis
Offering statistical support in the design and analyses of research studies from grant development through publication; data management, quality control and monitoring capabilities to investigators.
The Data Management and Analysis Center provides the staff support necessary to conduct research studies, including project management, clinical and statistical monitoring, data management, and analysis.
Computing and Programming
Faculty, staff, and students develop new programs in support of statistical methodology. The Research Programming Group in the Department of Biostatistics supports the efforts associated with management of research projects, including database development, and web-based data entry.
Biostatistics Consulting Service Unit
The Biostatistics Consulting Service Unit provides statistical consulting to medical researchers for small projects and training for the biostatistics graduate student in consulting. Learn more about the service unit.
REGARDS Study
The Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) project, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is a national study focusing on learning more about the factors that increase a person's risk of having a stroke. Visit the REGARDS website.
RURAL Cohort Study
The Risk Underlying Rural Areas Longitudinal (RURAL) Cohort Study is a new six-year research project seeking to identify why some people in the rural south may live shorter and less healthy lives. Learn more about the RURAL study.