The Biostatistics Core is responsible for providing coordinated, centralized data management support along with comprehensive biostatistical consultation, data analysis and reporting to all aspects of the projects related to this application. The proposed projects include two multi-center biomarker modulation clinical trials (Projects 1 and 2), and a related laboratory-based project (Project 3). Successful execution of the clinical studies will require close coordination among participant investigations, and with the Pathology Core. This will be facilitated by centralizing clinical data management activities in the Biostatistics Core. Similarly, central data management will facilitate linkage of results for Project 3 arising from within the project and from assays performed by the Pathology Core. We have considerable experience in data management of this type and anticipate no problems in supporting the needs of these projects. Centralized biostatistical support of all projects will also be an asset to the projects. It ensures that the biostatistician will be completely familiar with all aspects of the projects. In addition to overseeing and accomplishing planned analyses in an orderly and timely way, core personnel can help the investigators formulate and test new hypotheses that may arise by cross fertilization of these closely related projects.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Research Program--Cooperative Agreements (U19)
Project #
5U19CA086809-02
Application #
6357025
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZCA1)
Project Start
2000-09-30
Project End
2001-08-31
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2000
Total Cost
$193,346
Indirect Cost
Name
Baylor College of Medicine
Department
Type
DUNS #
074615394
City
Houston
State
TX
Country
United States
Zip Code
77030