The Office of Research Services (ORS) helps faculty, learners and staff effectively use data throughout all stages of the research process. We encourage investigators to contact ORS about any data analysis questions early in the research process.

Questions? Email researchservices@medicine.wisc.edu.

Requesting Data

The UW Clinical & Health Informatics Institute (CHI2) assists investigators during project conceptualization, grant submission, and deployment of secure data storage and processing methods.

For assistance, complete the CHI2 Data Request & Consultation form.

Biostatistical Analyses

The Department of Medicine's Biostatistics Consulting Service promotes excellence in medical research by providing department faculty and trainees support and collaboration in the design, conduct and analysis of basic, clinical and population-based research studies.

Statistical consultation is especially valuable during the planning stage of a research study or a proposal for extramural funding. The involvement of biostatisticians in data analyses strengthens the credibility of the study findings in the medical research community.

All DOM faculty and trainees have access to the services below at no charge. The department encourages addition of percent effort for a biostatistician in your grant, but this is not a requirement to receive statistical services.

For Junior Faculty, Fellows and Trainees: DOM Biostatistician

The DOM biostatistician assists the statistical work of junior faculty, fellows and trainees in the department. Please contact the biostatistician early in the process of developing an idea or project design.

Get started: Department of Medicine Biostatistics Consultation Form
Contact Information: support@medicinebiostatistician.zendesk.com

Services

All biostatistics requests require a consultation meeting before the request can be completed. The timelines below are in effect after completion of the meeting. A request that combines multiple requests below will extend the standard timelines specified below.

Grants

  • Power and sample size calculation: Less than 1 week
  • Study design: Less than 1 week
  • Statistical plan for a grant: Less than 1 week
  • Proposal review: Less than 1 week

Analysis: Quantitative/Qualitative

  • First-time full analysis: 2–4 weeks
  • Re-analysis: 4–8 weeks (re-analysis limited to one time)
  • Time-bound analysis and/or minor revisions: Less than 1 week

Manuscript Preparation

  • Statistical methodology: Less than 1 week
  • Revision without an analysis: Less than 1 week
  • Minor revision with some analysis: 2–4 weeks
  • Major revision with major analysis: 4–8 weeks

Consultation/training

  • Quick meeting: Less than 1 week
  • Statistical questions: 2–3 days

Posters/Graphics

  • Quick graphical request: 2–3 days
  • Revision of a complete poster: Less than 1 week
  • Revision and formatting of a poster draft: 2–4 weeks
  • New poster: 4–8 weeks
For Senior Faculty: Institute for Clinical and Translational Research

Get started: ICTR Biostatistics Consultation Form
Contact Information: info@ictr.wisc.edu

Services

  • Consulting on the planning and experimental design of studies
    • Problem definition
    • Experimental design
    • Randomization and stratification
    • Sample size requirements
    • Determination of appropriate statistical methodology
  • Assisting in the conduct of clinical studies
    • Data monitoring
    • Interim analyses
  • Analyzing completed experiments and studies
    • Statistical data analysis
    • Interpretation of statistical results
  • Preparation of presentations and publications
    • Description of statistical methods
    • Appropriate citations to the statistical literature
    • Review of results and conclusions
For All: Biostatistics Resources

These resources provide investigators with guidance and best practices for statistical analysis. Each link goes to a Box folder that contains downloadable files. 

Have questions? Contact Fay Osman, MPH, Department of Medicine biostatistician.

 

Software Development and Informatics

The Department of Medicine Software Development and Informatics (SDI) group works with researchers to help identify, design, and deliver a wide range of technological solutions to help drive innovations and advancements in biomedical research.