Providing statistical support for clinical and pre-clinical studies
Official title: Core 2: Biostatistics
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10931465 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping researchers improve cancer research by providing expert support in designing studies, managing data, and analyzing results, so they can find better ways to understand and treat cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $222,495 |
| NIH project number | 5P01CA272222-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931465 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include patients involved in clinical trials related to cancer and other diseases where biostatistical analysis is crucial.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not participating in clinical trials or those with conditions outside the focus of the supported studies may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on offering comprehensive biostatistical services to support various clinical and pre-clinical studies. The Biostatistics Core will assist researchers in designing studies, managing data, and analyzing results to ensure high-quality outcomes. By collaborating with project investigators, the core will help tackle complex data challenges and develop innovative statistical methodologies tailored to specific research needs. This collaborative effort aims to enhance the overall quality and effectiveness of cancer-related research projects.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved methodologies for analyzing clinical data, ultimately enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has demonstrated the effectiveness of biostatistical support in improving clinical trial outcomes, indicating that this approach is well-established and beneficial.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Hao — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Wang, Hao
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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.