Biostatistics Core
The Biostatistics Core provides support to investigators in the design and analysis of research studies. This includes assistance with statistical considerations for grant proposals and study protocols and services such as data analysis, database support, data and safety monitoring for clinical trials, statistical programming, and manuscript preparation. The Biostatistics Core is embedded within the MGH Biostatistics group with staff including biostatisticians, statistical programmers, database developers, and project managers.
Contact Information
Contact: Nora Horick, Head, Biostatistics Core
Email: nhorick@mgh.harvard.edu
Location and Hours of Operation
Physical Location
MGH Biostatistics
399 Revolution Drive, Suite 1068
Somerville, MA
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, by appointment only
Getting Started
To set up an initial free consultation for support on grant applications, study design, and data analysis plans through the Harvard Catalyst program, request a biostatistics consultation at: https://catalyst.harvard.edu/biostatistics/consultations/
To request Biostatistics Core support, contact Nora Horick at nhorick@mgh.harvard.edu
Major Equipment and Capabilities
Equipment
Laptop and desktop computers with statistical software
Services
- Statistical considerations for grant proposals (including sample size/power calculations)
- Statistical analysis planning and implementation
- Statistical programming
- Manuscript preparation
- Participation as co-investigator, key personnel on grant proposals
- Generation of study reports (e.g., DSMB)
- Database design and review
- Protocol development
- Data management and cleaning
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