Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Core

The mission of the Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core (BBC) is to provide the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center with cutting edge, state of the art biostatistical and computational expertise for cancer research. The BBC works towards providing seamless services through direct research collaborations and consultations in the areas of biostatistics, bioinformatics, and information technology.

The Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core (BBC) at Sylvester provides investigators with sophisticated and state of the art biostatistics and computational expertise and infrastructure that span all areas of cancer research. More specifically, the core provides a wide range of services and expertise ranging from biostatistics analysis, experimental design, bioinformatics analysis, biomedical and clinical research informatics applications development support, to information technology including network support. The core consists of three divisions, namely, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, and Information Technology. The core is also actively involved in training of investigators, fellows and staff in the use of cutting edge, sophisticated software systems and analysis software.