Biostatistics Core
About
The purpose of the CFAR Biostatistics Core is to accelerate successful HIV/AIDS research by direct provision of biostatistical support and by arranging mutually beneficial collaborations between CFAR researchers and statistical scientists.
We provide biostatistical support that is readily available to CFAR investigators and to other CFAR Cores. In addition to making strategic contributions to the CFAR’s scientific dialog, we provide statistical consulting services that range from brief professional consultations to invention of new statistical methods. We collaborate on the framing of hypotheses and on the development of study designs, grant applications, journal articles and presentations, selection of statistical methods, performance of statistical computations and interpretive analyses, and research database management consultation and support.
The Biostatistics Core brings together CFAR investigators and professional biostatisticians who possess specialized expertise needed for CFAR research projects. We promote opportunities for faculty and students in the statistical sciences at UNC to participate in HIV/AIDS-related research and become members of the CFAR. The participating faculty of the Biostatistics Department forms an important component of the Biostatistics Core.
We also promote training opportunities for CFAR investigators who are interested in the application of best statistical methods, and provide training opportunities for students and fellows who are assisting in AIDS-related studies. We recommend that investigators contact the Biostatistics Core in the earliest stage of new research efforts and well in advance of deadlines for grant applications, abstract submissions and protocol development.
Please contact the CFAR Biostatistics Core with new requests by e-mailing us at CFARbios@bios.unc.edu.
Activities
- Study Design and Planning
- Grant Proposal Support
- Statistical Computation, Derivation, Interpretive Analysis, and Publication
- Data Carpentry and Visualizations
- Statistical Methods Research and Development
- Database Consultation
- Training and Tutorial Consultation
- Mentoring
- Referrals
- Summer Internships
Services
The UNC CFAR Biostatistics Core offers a range of services to CFAR investigators, including:
- Study Design and Planning
- Grant Proposal Support
- Statistical Computation, Derivation, Interpretive Analysis, and Publication
- Data Carpentry and Visualizations
- Statistical Methods Research and Development
- Database Consultation
- Training and Tutorial Consultation
- Mentoring
- Referrals