Core--Biostatistics

生物统计核心将提供所需的人员和知识，以便最有效地利用本中心研究人员收集的数据。核心调查人员致力于直接关注拟议研究中出现的所有量化问题。他们将定期参加项目和中心会议，并在需要统计专业知识的地方提供投入。从研究设计和数据收集到根据收集的数据所作的描述和推论，每一次调查的各个层面都将涉及统计问题。通过为不同的研究项目作出贡献，核心研究人员将促进不同研究之间的跨学科互动，从而增强中心的协同效应。该核心将提供广泛的服务，包括数据管理、数据分析、根据需要开发新的方法，以及特定应用可能需要的计算机模拟。此外，生物统计核心将开发和测试计算机软件，以从高维阵列中识别具有良好预测特性的潜在重要标记(细胞因子)。

The Biostatistics Core will provide the personnel and knowledge needed for the most efficient utilization of the data collected by the investigators of this CMCR. Core investigators are committed to taking a direct interest in all quantitative issues arising in the proposed studies. They will participate in regular project and Center meetings and provide their input wherever statistical expertise is necessary. Statistical issues will be addressed at every level of every investigation from study design and data collection to the description and inferential statements made from the collected data. By contributing to diverse research projects, the core investigators will promote interdisciplinary interactions among various studies, thereby enhancing the synergistic effect of the Center. The core will offer a wide spectrum of services including data management, data analysis, development of new methodologies as needed, and computer simulations as may be required by a specific application. In addition, the Biostatistics Core will develop and test computer software to identify potentially important markers (cytokines) with good predictive qualities, out of a high dimensional array.