Statistical collaboration from study design through publication

The University of Colorado Cancer Center Biostatistics Core provides collaborative statistical support to Cancer Center investigators across the research lifecycle. We partner with investigators to develop rigorous study designs, plan analyses, analyze and interpret data, and communicate results.

Whether you are developing a new study, preparing a grant, designing a clinical trial, or working toward a manuscript, involving a biostatistician early can help ensure that your research is designed to answer the question you care about

Support Across the Research Lifecycle

Biostatistics is more than data analysis. Our team can contribute from the earliest stages of a research question through the final presentation and publication of results.

Study Design & Sample Size
Develop research questions and hypotheses, select appropriate study designs and outcomes, and determine sample-size and power requirements.

Grant & Protocol Development
Develop statistical methods and analysis plans, perform sample-size calculations, and help ensure appropriate statistical support is incorporated into the project.

Clinical Trials
Provide statistical collaboration for investigator-initiated trials, including study design, protocol development, analysis planning, interim analyses, final analyses, and reporting.

Statistical Analysis
Apply appropriate statistical methods to clinical, laboratory, observational, and other cancer research data.

Data Visualization & Interpretation
Turn statistical results into clear, accurate tables and figures and help interpret findings in their scientific context.

Manuscripts & Dissemination
Support abstracts, posters, presentations, manuscripts, reviewer responses, and other scientific products.

Good Statistics Starts Before the Analysis

The best time to involve a biostatistician is often before data collection begins.

Early collaboration gives us the opportunity to help refine the research question, identify meaningful outcomes, develop the study design, anticipate potential sources of bias, plan data collection, and establish the analysis strategy before those decisions become difficult to change.

A sophisticated analysis cannot always rescue a study that was not designed to answer its primary question. Bringing statistical expertise into the project early helps ensure that the data you collect can support the conclusions you ultimately want to make.

Have an idea but not a finished protocol? That's a good time to contact us.

How It Works

1. Tell Us About Your Project - Submit a project request with some basic information about your research and the support you are seeking.
2. Meet With a Biostatistician - We'll learn about your scientific question, study design, data, timeline, and desired outcomes.
3. Define the Collaboration - We'll determine the appropriate statistical approach and, when applicable, establish the project scope, deliverables, timeline, responsibilities, and cost.
   
4. Work Together - Your biostatistician will collaborate with you throughout the agreed-upon scope of the project - from design and analysis through interpretation and dissemination.