Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core supports cancer research data science
Official title: Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core (BBC)
Funded at Hunter College · NIH-11413760 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A specialized hub provides biostatistics, bioinformatics, and AI expertise to cancer researchers in the Philadelphia–New York City region to design better studies and analyze complex data.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hunter College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2018 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $73,039 |
| NIH project number | 5U54CA221704-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413760 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinical teams conducting cancer-related studies in the catchment areas who need advanced statistical and bioinformatics support.
✕Less likely to help
Patients will not directly participate in this core, but researchers and staff may benefit from improved study designs and data analyses.
What this research studies
This core helps researchers plan cancer studies with strong experimental design and robust analysis. It offers expertise in genomics, clinical genetics, machine learning, and mixed methods to tackle evolving research questions. By collaborating closely with different projects, the core facilitates rigorous data analysis and software development to accelerate high-quality cancer discoveries."
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could benefit from faster translation of research findings into improved cancer diagnostics and treatments.
How similar studies have gone: Prior cores with similar roles have shown improved study rigor and clearer interpretation of complex genomic data.
Where this research is happening
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Hunter College
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Krampis, Konstantinos — Hunter College
- Study coordinator: Krampis, Konstantinos
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.