Rush Research Bioinformatics Core

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We provide support in several areas of health research, including:

• Formulating scientific hypothesis
• Selecting sampling design
• Designing clinical studies and randomized trials
• Protocol development
• Managing data resources

Data services the core provides include:

• Creating data extracts from electronic medical records
• Developing data collection instruments through Web-based and stand-alone modules
• Developing clinical databases
• Designing and analysis of gene-based association studies

We also provide statistical analysis on a wide array of studies, including:

• Data extracted from medical records
• Cross-sectional and prospective study of population and clinical studies of health outcomes
• Assisting with interpreting statistical findings.   

Additional resources we offer include:

• Performing power analysis and sample size calculations
• Preparing data analysis sections for grant applications
• Creating randomization schemes for the study
• Assisting in planning the data collection procedure
• Writing and reviewing statistical sections of manuscripts prior to publication
• Providing statistical education and mentorship for study design concepts and interpretation of study findings.

Funding

The core is funded by Rush institutional funds with an expectation that the core will be self-sufficient in the next few years. Members of the core are also supported by several NIH and foundation grants.