Biostatistics

生物统计学核心将为当前申请中描述的四个UW STD-TM-CRC项目提供生物统计学合作和计算机系统支持。此外，生物统计学核心将支持受训人员、研究员和STDCRC新研究员奖获得者。具体而言，生物统计学核心将：1）就研究设计、表格设计、评估和预测试、数据分析、解释和报告提供统计学合作和咨询;并协调数据安全和监测委员会; 2）在STDCRC项目之间以及STDCRC与华盛顿大学进行STD/HIV研究的其他小组之间提供统计和数据管理领导和协调; 3）担任具有高级统计需求的核心用户与UW生物统计学系统计专家之间的联络人; 4）根据需要开发，调整和/或实施新的或新颖的统计方法; 5）维护任何研究者可用的计算设施（现场和远程登录）; 6）为STI TM CRC提供数据共享计划的管理。此外，该核心将与NIH资助的UW艾滋病研究中心的生物统计学核心合作，以促进参与联邦资助的STD和HIV相关研究的生物统计学家和流行病学家之间的互动与合作。

The Biostatistics Core will provide biostatistical collaboration and computer system support for the four UW STD-TM-CRC projects described in the current application. In addition the Biostatistics Core will support trainees, fellows and STDCRC New Investigator Award recipients. Specifically, the Biostatistics Core will 1) provide statistical collaboration and consultation on study design; forms design, evaluation and pretesting; data analysis; interpretation and reporting; and coordinate Data Safety and Monitoring boards; 2) provide statistical and data management leadership and coordination among the STDCRC projects and between the STDCRC and other groups conducting STD/HIV research at the University of Washington; 3) serve as a liaison between core users with advanced statistical needs and statistical experts from the UW Department of Biostatistics; 4) develop, adapt and/or implement new or novel statistical methods as needed; 5) maintain computing facilities which are available (both on site and by remote login) to any investigator; 6) provide management of the Data Sharing Plan for the STI TM CRC. In addition, the Core will collaborate with the Biostatistics Core of the NIH-funded UW Center for AIDS Research to promote interactions and collaboration among biostatisticians and epidemiologists involved in federally funded STD and HIV-related research at the UW.