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Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design (BERD)

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BERD offers mini-grants providing limited statistical support to investigators on study design and sample size analysis for up to 6 hours. Request Biostatistical Support

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Statistical Support

The types of statistical consultation that mini-grants support include:

assistance with data analysis plan
sample size calculation
consultation for project aims and study design
short preliminary data analyses related to study design
review of preliminary data analysis and interpretation of findings

Statistical support is provided by biostatistics faculty from within:

The Division of Biostatistics at Medical College of Wisconsin
The Biostatistics Division of the Zilber School of Public Health at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The Center for Advancing Population Science (CAPS)

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BERD Seminar Series on Causal Inference

BERD is offering a monthly seminar series on Causal Inference starting October 25th. Registration is now open for the January and February sessions. Additional sessions will be available on a monthly basis.

Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling - Friday, January 17, 2025 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm - Speaker Dr. Young Cho - Register via the link below.
Mediation Analysis and Its Application - Friday, February 21, 2025 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm - Speaker Dr. Laleh Jamshidi - Register via the link below.

Register Now for an Upcoming Session

Additional Biostatistical Service Available at CTSI Partner Institutions

Biostatistics Consulting Service (BCS)

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Biostatistics Shared Resource (BSSR), Cancer Center

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Quantitative Health Sciences (QHS)

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Center for Advancing Population Science (CAPS)

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Office of Statistical Consulting and Training (OSCT) at Marquette University

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Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) Medical Research

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