ביו -סטטיסטיקה, אפידמיולוגיה ותמיכה בעיצוב מחקר (BERD)

CTSC Biostatistics Core offers expert consultation and support in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) to assist HSC investigators in their research endeavors. Our goal is to provide accessible services, user-friendly courses, and innovative tools to address methodological challenges in clinical and translational research.

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CTSC/BERD Biostatistician Information Request

Due to high volumes of work at this time, there may be delays in our regular consultation and review process.

• Completion of CTSC/BERD Biostatistician Information Request form is necessary to join the first-come, first-serve queue for consultation.
• Avoid contacting any biostatisticians directly for scheduling.
• Request support as early as possible in the protocol development process, especially for grant applications (at least 6 weeks ahead of internal grant deadlines).
• Larger data sets may require additional time for analysis.

Appointment Policies:

• Requests are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Once your request is received, we will contact you based on the availability of our biostatisticians to schedule an initial consultation.
• Bring clear articulation of your study question, relevant papers on similar variables, and any pilot data you may have.

Billing Policy:

• Invoicing requires two index numbers (primary and secondary).
• All billable work is charged at a rate of $80/hour.
• UNMHSC faculty investigators receive 5 hours of CTSC-funded consultation per calendar year.
• Service hours beyond the CTSC-sponsored hours will be billed accordingly.

Authorship Policy:

• If CTSC biostatistical support meets the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) criteria, the biostatistician should be acknowledged as a co-author.
• For grants developed with BERD biostatistical support, the level of biostatistician involvement should be discussed and agreed upon between the PI and the biostatistician.