Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core helps cancer researchers analyze data
Official title: Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core (BBC)
Funded at Temple Univ of the Commonwealth · NIH-11413721 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A specialized team provides expert statistics, bioinformatics, and computing support to improve cancer research across multiple cities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $169,507 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA221705-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413721 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and patient advocates involved in cancer studies within the TUFCCC/HC Cancer Partnership may access core services.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient participation is not part of this core; it supports research rather than enrolling individuals.
What this research studies
This core provides design guidance, biostatistics, and advanced analytics to cancer studies, helping researchers plan experiments and analyze data. It brings together experts in genomics, machine learning, and clinical genetics to support projects funded under the U54 shared resource. The goal is to accelerate high-quality cancer research across the TUFCCC/HC Cancer Partnership by offering practical, collaborative solutions. Researchers in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York City can access this shared resource to strengthen study design and data interpretation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could benefit from faster, more accurate cancer research and stronger translational findings.
How similar studies have gone: Similar biostatistics and bioinformatics cores have demonstrated improvements in study design quality and data analysis efficiency in cancer research.
Where this research is happening
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Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ross, Eric Andrew — Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
- Study coordinator: Ross, Eric Andrew
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.