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Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design (BERD)

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Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design (BERD)

The Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design Program provides statistical assistance to researchers regarding study design and sample size analysis. Currently, the BERD mini-grant program is on pause. For more information, please refer to the BERD Seminar Series or explore the services offered at our Partner Institutions.

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BERD Seminar Series

The faculty of the Medical College of Wisconsin, Division of Biostatistics present yearly statistical lectures targeted at basic and clinical investigators. These non-technical presentations provide an introduction to statistical techniques and concepts used in medical research.

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Additional Biostatistical Service Available at CTSI Partner Institutions

Bioinformatics and Quantitative Child Health (BQCH)

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Biostatistics Consulting Service (BCS)

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Biostatistics Shared Resource (BSSR), Cancer Center

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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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