The principal objective of the Biostatistics Core Facility is to provide statistical analytic collaboration andsupport to cancer researchers at the Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute. Cancer researchers'statistical needs encompass research/protocol design and data analysis for clinical trials and forepidemiologic, cancer prevention and control, and basic science studies. Technical support (management,preparation, and analysis of data) is also critical to the smooth functioning of this core. Since the MoffittCancer Center is one of the leading centers for patient accruals among NCI-designated cancer centers, theCore is involved in a considerable volume of protocol activity. Statisticians from the Core play key roles intwo scientific protocol review committees which each meet monthly and will also be members of a data andsafety monitoring committee, which has just been formed. The Cancer Prevention and Control Program,with whom we work heavily, has greatly expanded in recent years. Recognizing that some collaborativeresearch involves specialized expertise, the Core has recently added strength in the arenas ofbioinformatics, statistical genetics, and behavioral science. In addition, our Core contributes to theprevention and cure of cancer by both developing and implementing new biostatistical methods as neededby cancer researchers.
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