Services
The Biostatistics Core provides the following research support as needed:

• Biostatistical consultation
• Protocol/study design
• Protocol review
• Analytic plan development
• Database design and programming
• Statistical analysis and programming
• Manuscript preparation
• Grant preparation
• Development of statistical methodology
• Training in biostatistics

To access services or to use the facility, contact Dr. Jeffrey Longmate, Director, at at 626-256-HOPE (4673), Ext. 62478 or via e-mail to schedule an appointment.  Please use the Biostatistic Project Request Form to initiate project work activity.

Updated: 06/30/2008

Activities of the Biostatistics Core
Major activities of the Division of Biostatistics include collaborations in clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological research; development of statistical methodologies; and teaching in the City of Hope Graduate School of Biological Sciences and in the Clinical Fellows Training Program.

Resources
A wide variety of computer software for the management and statistical analysis of clinical and basic science research data and for the design and development of resources is available to support the activities of the core.  Standard office productivity software installed on all workstations includes the complete Microsoft Office software suite.  In addition, the division maintains academic site licenses for SPlus, JMP, and SAS statistical analysis and database management software suites.  Networked computer resources include both black and white and color laser printers and other output devices.