Providing statistical support for human studies and cell line experiments
Core 3: Biostatistics Core
['FUNDING_P01'] · MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · NIH-10929993
This study is all about helping researchers better understand how radiation affects patients by using smart statistics to design their studies and analyze the results, so they can find out more about how certain biological markers influence patient outcomes.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_P01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10929993 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality and rigor of studies involving human participants and cell line experiments by offering specialized statistical expertise. The Biostatistics Core will collaborate with investigators to design studies, analyze data, and ensure accurate reporting of findings. Key activities include developing risk prediction models and assessing the impact of biomarkers on patient outcomes. This approach aims to improve the understanding of how radiation affects patients and the biological mechanisms involved.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients undergoing treatments that involve radiation or those with conditions related to DNA damage and lymphopenia.
Not a fit: Patients not affected by radiation exposure or those without relevant biological markers may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate predictions of patient outcomes and improved treatment strategies for conditions related to radiation exposure.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has demonstrated the effectiveness of biostatistical support in enhancing the quality of clinical studies, indicating that this approach is well-established.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: YEAP, BEOW YONG — MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: YEAP, BEOW YONG
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 below.