The primary objective of the Biostatistics/Database Core is to provide centralized statistical services,collaborative research and data management support for the research projects of the Specialized ProgramofResearch Excellence (SPORE) for Breast Cancer. The Core will serve as the focal point from which SPOREinvestigators and career development candidates can draw statistical expertise for the design, datamanagement and analysis of their research projects.
The specific aims of the Core are to: 1) providestatistical expertise in study design, including endpoint definition, sample size estimation and powercalculation, randomization procedures, data collection form design, plans for report generation, interimreviews, and final analysis; 2) provide statistical analyses and informatics support for the SPORE projectsusing contemporary statistical and computing methodologies; and 3) provide data management support forthe development and management of a Breast SPORE Comprehensive Database, as well as project/Corespecific databases for the SPORE investigators. The Biostatistics/Database Core is based in the Biostatisticsand Bioinformatics Unit (BBU) of the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center and derives its personnelmanagement, computing and other infrastructural support from the BBU. All projects and other cores of theSPORE will be supported by the Biostatistics/Database Core.
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