This SCOR proposes a novel inter-disciplinary genomic convergence approach that integrates results from Genetic Epidemiology, Functional Genomics, and Proteomics in Projects 1-3 to identify female osteoporosis genes and their functions. In addition, future molecular and functional studies aimed at confirming the genes to identified and thus pinpointing specific causal mutations are exemplified in Stage 2 of Project 2 of this SCOR by using two significant genes (RUNX1 and HOC) we identified in our earlier genetic epidemiology and genomics/functional genomics studies. The approach and each component project involve heavily data management and analyses. It is necessary to set up a Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core to serve all the three projects efficiently and economically. The Core will essentially serve as a resource and foster exchange and collaboration for all individual projects in the SCOR. The Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core has, but are not limited to, the following specific aims: To collaborate with project investigators on the experimental design issues and the design of questionnaires and forms for efficient data acquisition, entry, tracking, retrieval and transfer, etc. To implement (and develop if necessary) efficient and high quality data entry/management database system for all individual projects and to build quality control measures into those systems. To work with project investigators on an ongoing basis to ensure that the requirements of each protocol are satisfied for data acquisition. To monitor the emergence of and evaluate new methods and programs for data management and analyses. To work with project investigators on choosing and correct usage of the available updated and most appropriate software for analyses. To oversee and conduct the statistical analyses of all data generated from this SCOR project. To work with project investigators on interpretation of the analysis results and summarizing the results for publications. To work with project investigators on custom software design and development tailored to the special need of this SCOR project should the need arise. To provide biostatistics and bioinformatics support for all types of gene mapping, genomics and functional genomics platforms to be used in this SCOR. * To develop new statistical methods and computational algorithms should the need arise for individual projects and the whole SCOR.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Type
Specialized Center (P50)
Project #
5P50AR055081-06
Application #
8326849
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-HOP-U (40))
Project Start
Project End
2013-07-31
Budget Start
2011-08-01
Budget End
2013-07-31
Support Year
6
Fiscal Year
2011
Total Cost
$47,436
Indirect Cost
Name
Tulane University
Department
Type
DUNS #
053785812
City
New Orleans
State
LA
Country
United States
Zip Code
70118
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