Research Design and Biostatistics Core (RDBC)

Given the diversity of scientific expertise and research activities within and among the Clinical and Translational Science Center partner institutions, the Research Design and Biostatistics Core (RDBC) was designed to support a large number of trans-institutional projects encompassing a broad spectrum of disciplines. Its principal objective is to provide biostatistical resources for the design and conduct of studies within the Clinical and Translational Science Center. Through the integration of the diverse statistical resources already available across the partnering institutions, the specific aims of this core are to:

• Provide a scientific and administrative structure that supports investigators from diverse backgrounds.
• Provide high-quality consultation in research design and biostatistical analysis
• Train and mentor laboratory and clinical investigators in the quantitative aspects of research
• Support methodological research for development of novel research design, advancement of efficient analysis methods, and enhancement of statistical software

Contact Information:

Madhu Mazumdar, Ph.D.
Director, Research Design and Biostatistics
Professor of Biostatistics in Public Health
Chief, Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology

Tel: (212) 746-1460
Fax: (212) 746-8544
Email: mam2073@med.cornell.edu

Participating Members of RDBC:

• Heejung Bang, PhD (WCMC)
• Yolanda Barron-Vaya, MS (WCMC)
• Colin B. Begg, PhD, Co-Director (MSKCC)
• Ya-Lin Chiu, MS (WCMC)
• Paul Christos, MS (WCMC)
• Yuelin Li, PhD (MSKCC)
• Stephen Lyman, PhD,Co-Director (HSS)
• Madhu Mazumdar, PhD, Director (WCMC)
• Jaya Satagopan, PhD (MSKCC)
• Xi Kathy Zhou, PhD (WCMC)

For a Consult Request Form, an Evaluation Form and other educational material, please see Research Design and Biostatistical Support available through the CTSC.