The Department of Biostatistics & Informatics is focused on teaching, research, and service regarding the proper design and analyses of biomedical and biological studies. Our faculty and staff apply research-based solutions to benefit Colorado and the world. Our programs prepare students for research and applied careers throughout a variety of methodological and collaborative areas, including cancer research, causal inference, clinical trials, epidemiologic studies, genomics, health services, and neuroimaging.
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Research problems are diverse. Biostatisticians are involved in research that studies the factors affecting heart and lung disease, cancer, dental health and genetics influencing common complex diseases, and tests new drugs to combat AIDS.
Clinical Trials: Study the evaluation of treatments, screening and prevention methods in humans. Study designs differ (e.g. randomized, blind, placebo).
Epidemiological: Study the causes and origins of disease in human populations. They identify a group of people, monitor disease, and look for associations over time. Study designs differ (e.g. case-control, cohort).
Human Genetics: Study the genetic differences associated with disease state(s).
Genomics: Study biological activity of genes associated with diseases and treatments.
Spatial Studies: Study geographical distribution of disease/risk factors.
