Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD)
Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) provides a wide range of design, statistical, analytical, and database management/REDCap support services to assist Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) faculty members in garnering grant support and publishing study results. In addition, BERD offers a range of educational activities including monthly lectures and mini-courses. These services are provided in conjunction with the Department of Biostatistics at the Mailman School of Public Health and Training and Education (TRANSFORM).
Services
- Biostatistics Consultation
- Clinical Trial Design and Innovation
- Trial Design and Conduct Web Apps
- Visualization Web Apps
Educational Support
- Analytic and Design Methods for Translational Research
- Statistical Software Mini-Courses
- Systematic Review & Meta-analysis Seminar and Workshop
BERD is staffed with a very experienced team of experts including various faculty members in the Department of Biostatistics of the Mailman School of Public Health, and master's level biostatisticians. We have provided more than 2,000 consults since our inception.
Leadership
Shing Lee, PhD
- Director; Professor of Biostatistics
Ying Kuen Cheung, PhD
- Co-Director for Clinical Trial Design and Innovation; Professor of Biostatistics
Cheng-Shiun Leu, PhD
- Co-Director for Consultation; Professor of Biostatistics
Additional Faculty Biostatistical Consultants:
Qixuan Chen, PhD
Bin Cheng, PhD
Pamela Factor-Litvak, PhD
Caleb Miles, PhD
Min Qian, PhD
Biostatisticians:
Jimmy Duong, MPH
Tian Wang, PhD
Vivian Zhang, MS
Data Management:
Richard Buchsbaum
Education:
Ivy Chen, MPH MST
Administrative Support:
Georgia Andre