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Biostatistics Core

The Biostatistics Core (BSC) is part of the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). The BSC provides statistical consulting services to health researchers at UIC.

The BSC can support researchers through all phases of research, from the development of analytic plans to analysis of collected data. Our consultants have expertise in a range of design and analysis areas, including tree modeling, causal inference, genetic/genomic data analysis, method design, and power analysis.

Below is a selection of the services we offer. To speak with one of our biostatistical consultants, please request a free one-hour consultation through the CCTS Consultation Request System.

Project Planning & Design

  • Study and survey instrument design
  • Power analysis, sampling strategy, and sample size determination
  • Randomization and blinding schemes
  • Statistical analysis plan (SAP) development
  • Grant preparation

Data Collection

  • Recruitment tracking
  • REDCap consultation
  • REDCap database management for analyses

Data Analysis

  • Running statistical hypothesis tests
  • Fitting statistical models
  • Interpreting results

Conclusion and Publication

  • Writing and reviewing statistical methods sections for publication
  • Responding to reviews and interpreting analysis critiques
  • Preparing for subsequent grants/projects