ICTR Biostatistics Core Services

The UMB ICTR has partnered with biostatistics experts across campus to form the ICTR Biostatistics Core to offer all faculty access to up to 25 hours of free research-related biostatistical services. The goal of the service is to assist researchers in the appropriate use of biostatistics in the design, implementation, and interpretation of clinical and translational research studies.  

To apply, see How to Apply... below.

The ICTR Biostatistics Core can provide support with:

• Study Design and Power Analysis. Feasibility study and sample size based on the state-of-the-art methodology, such as multistage and adaptive designs. In addition, we design and perform randomization, sensitivity and simulation studies to evaluate study design properties, and sample sizes needed to achieve study objectives, endpoints, and control selection.
• Statistical Analysis. The data analysis plan is provided in the protocol (before data collection takes place) and followed. Assumptions underlying the methods are assessed and the most appropriate statistical method is used for analysis. Beyond major statistical software packages such as SAS, Splus, Stata, StatXact and East, more complex statistical and bioinformatics tool are developed for specific research project (in R or Matlab or SAS).
• Interim Analyses and Data and Safety Monitoring for Clinical Trials. Analyses and adaptive designs (including Bayesian designs) consistent with statistical principles for multiple testing and interim analyses.
• Statistical bioinformatics. Another main focus is in statistical bioinformatics and the analysis of "Big Data" including systems biology, gene regulatory network inference, module biomarker discovery, network biology, data integration, systems pharmacology, personalized medicine, disease-drug-gene association discovery, pattern recognition, image analysis, and data mining.
• Reports and Publications. Data analysis is typically summarized in a statistical report in a form appropriate for manuscripts.
• Consultation on Survey Design and Interpretation 

How to Apply for ICTR Resources

For UMB faculty, use your UMID to log in to the  ICTR Resource Request webpage to access the link to the application (developed in REDCap).   

For UMBC, UMCP, and JHU faculty, please use this link to request an application https://rs.igs.umaryland.edu/surveys/?s=HDNFLEWNR9HPEYP7

Restrictions. No Exceptions.

• Applicants must have a FACULTY APPOINTMENT of AT LEAST 51% to apply. Proxies (research staff, students, residents, etc.) are not allowed to complete the application.
• Applicant must be PI of the project.

ICTR Biostatistics Core Leadership

• Michelle Shardell, PhD, Director
• Jessica Brown, PhD, Associate Director
• Bruce DeForge, PhD, MA, Associate Director
• Laurence S. Magder, PhD, Associate Director
• Eberechukwu Onukwugha, PhD, MS, Associate Director
• Shijun Zhu, DrE, MS, Associate Director

ICTR Biostatistics Core Partners

Need statistical software?

The Center for Information Technology Services' (CITS) Software Licensing Office The Software Licensing Office was created to assure the availability of site-licensed or educationally priced software to members of the University of Maryland computing community.