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Rush Biostatistics Core

The Rush Biostatistics Core provides statistical support for research studies to promote innovation.

Core Services

Types of support provided by the Biostatistics Core include:

  • Grant proposals and IRB submissions
  • Sample size and power calculations
  • Data analysis from:
    • Electronic health records (EHR)
    • Departmental chart reviews
    • Clinical trials and observational studies
    • Surveys and questionnaires
    • National databases, including:
      • National Inpatient Sample (NIS)
      • National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP)
      • National Cancer Database (NCDB)
  • Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
  • Assistance with writing statistical methods and results sections for:
    • Manuscripts
    • Abstracts and conference presentations
  • Advise master’s and PhD students on theses and dissertations*

*If you are seeking assistance from the Biostatistics Core as a student for your coursework (such as homework, tests, thesis, capstone projects and dissertations), we are unable to conduct biostatistical and bioinformatics analysis for you. However, we are able to guide/teach you as you conduct analysis and answer questions that arise on coursework, with the exception of tests.