Abstract

It is generally recognized that the involvement of skilled biostatisticians is critical for the success of research in the medical sciences. Research that has as its intention the reduction ofthe burdens caused by the racial disparities in cancer incidence is no exception. For this reason, a Biostatistics Shared Resource (BSR) is an important part of this Partnership. For pilot/full projects, the BSR provides statistical consultation and collaborative support regarding study design, data management, and statistical analysis. The BSR also assists in the development of grant proposals and in the production of abstracts and manuscripts. In addition to its work supporting the research of Partnership investigators, the BSR works to enhance the biostatistical capabilities of the Partnership institutions. This is accomplished by providing biostatistical mentorship to junior investigators regarding sound applications of statistical principles to cancer research. We also participate in the Cancer Training Program and offer courses in biostatistics, epidemiology, clinical trials, and bioinformatics.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Specialized Center--Cooperative Agreements (U54)
Project #
5U54CA118948-08
Application #
8759632
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZCA1-SRLB-Y (O1))
Project Start
2005-09-30
Project End
2016-08-31
Budget Start
2013-09-01
Budget End
2014-08-31
Support Year
8
Fiscal Year
2013
Total Cost
$33,480
Indirect Cost
$10,350

  Institution

Name
University of Alabama Birmingham
Department
Type
DUNS #
063690705
City
Birmingham
State
AL
Country
United States
Zip Code
35294

  Publications

Luo, Yanzhuo; Li, Bingjin; Zhang, Guangxin et al. (2018) Integrated Oncogenomic Profiling of Copy Numbers and Gene Expression in Lung Adenocarcinomas without EGFR Mutations or ALK Fusion. J Cancer 9:1096-1105
Wang, Chiung-Min; Yang, William H; Liu, Runhua et al. (2018) FOXP3 Activates SUMO-Conjugating UBC9 Gene in MCF7 Breast Cancer Cells. Int J Mol Sci 19:
Moore, Justin Xavier; Royston, Kendra J; Langston, Marvin E et al. (2018) Mapping hot spots of breast cancer mortality in the United States: place matters for Blacks and Hispanics. Cancer Causes Control :
Akinyemiju, Tomi; Moore, Justin Xavier; Pisu, Maria et al. (2018) A Prospective Study of Obesity, Metabolic Health, and Cancer Mortality. Obesity (Silver Spring) 26:193-201
Akinyemiju, Tomi; Moore, Justin Xavier; Judd, Suzanne E et al. (2018) Pre-diagnostic biomarkers of metabolic dysregulation and cancer mortality. Oncotarget 9:16099-16109
Piyathilake, Chandrika J; Badiga, Suguna; Borak, Samuel G et al. (2017) A higher degree of expression of DNA methyl transferase 1 in cervical cancer is associated with poor survival outcome. Int J Womens Health 9:413-420
Williams, Samuel K; Braxton, Joanne M; Gosdin, Melissa et al. (2017) Evidence-Based Care for the Elderly: Uses of ""the Grandmother Principle"". J Health Care Poor Underserved 28:7
Gao, Song; Wang, Yicun; Wang, Meng et al. (2017) MicroRNA-155, induced by FOXP3 through transcriptional repression of BRCA1, is associated with tumor initiation in human breast cancer. Oncotarget 8:41451-41464
Jia, Xu; Shanmugam, Chandrakumar; Paluri, Ravi K et al. (2017) Prognostic value of loss of heterozygosity and sub-cellular localization of SMAD4 varies with tumor stage in colorectal cancer. Oncotarget 8:20198-20212
Zhang, Yifan; Li, Bingjin; Zhang, Xingyi et al. (2017) CD24 is a genetic modifier for risk and progression of prostate cancer. Mol Carcinog 56:641-650

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