Biostatistics and Data Design Support for West Virginia Researchers
Official title: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design
Funded at West Virginia University · NIH-11412620 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant funds a BERD core to help West Virginia researchers with statistics, study design, and data tools to improve health research outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | West Virginia University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Morgantown, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2012 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $361,667 |
| NIH project number | 5U54GM104942-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11412620 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable (grant targets researchers, not patients directly).
✕Less likely to help
The grant does not directly enroll patients or provide patient-specific interventions.
What this research studies
If you are a researcher in West Virginia, this BERD Core provides expert help with statistical analyses, study design, GIS mapping, and REDCap data management. The grant expands services and adds a Small Area Estimation Unit to better support studies with small or rural populations, along with an upgraded GIS server and high-performance computing resources. The team will assist investigators in developing rigorous methodologies and handling big data analyses to advance health science in the state. Importantly, these services are designed to speed up research while maintaining high quality and timeliness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Researchers gain access to advanced statistical and data-design support, potentially accelerating high-quality health studies in West Virginia.
How similar studies have gone: Previous BERD support has helped hundreds of investigators; the expansion aims to further enhance successful outcomes in complex, data-intensive studies.
Where this research is happening
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West Virginia University
Morgantown, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wen, Sijin — West Virginia University
- Study coordinator: Wen, Sijin
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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.