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Research Design Incubator
PURPOSE
The purpose of the RDI is to provide guidance and assistance to the KL2 Scholars on research design, administration, data collection, data management and statistical analysis. The dedicated staff of the RDI are available to help foster collaboration and communication across and between disciplines, and to help the KL2 Scholars learn about different methodologies for data acquisition, data management and analysis. The RDI is headed by Professor J. Philip Miller and includes a data manager and research coordinator to assist the KL2 Scholars in data collection, management and analysis.
The RDI staff meets individually with KL2 Scholars as needed to supplement the resources available through the KL2 Scholars’ mentors. All KL2 Scholars are encouraged to utilize the RDI. Intensive interactions are anticipated at the initial design stages when a formal proposal is being constructed, during the early startup phase when the data collection and data entry resources are being implemented, and during the data cleaning and analysis phase at the end of the study. The RDI is meant to augment, rather than replace, the input that the Scholars receive from their mentors and will ensure a uniform high quality experience for all Scholars.
The resources of the RDI are focused on assisting and teaching KL2 Scholars how to access resources and become independent in performing all of the various components necessary to complete clinical research projects. For example, the RDI can assist scholars in:
- Research Design (refine study objectives, statistical aspects of design, sampling/randomization strategies)
- Research Administration (Human Studies / IRB applications, protocols, SAE reporting)
- Data Collection (developing/finding valid data collection forms, collection protocols, access to existing data archives)
- Data Management (database development, data entry, QC, data cleaning)
- Data Analysis (develop a valid data analysis plan, choose and apply appropriate statistical tests/models, use of statistical software, specialized data analysis)
STAFF
Professor J. Philip Miller
RDI Director
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Division of Biostatistics
3349 Barnard
Campus Box 8067
Phone: 314-362-3617
Fax: 314-362-3728
phil@wubios.wustl.edu
link to Professor Miller's webpage |
Professor Miller is also director of the biostatistics cores for the Siteman Cancer Center and the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. He is Director of the coordinating center for the PKD Treatment Network (HALT-PKD), Co-Director of the coordinating center for the Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS), Director of the coordinating center for the Extremity Constraint Induced Therapy Evaluation (EXCITE), and jointly directs the image analysis center/coordinating center for the NIDDK Polycystic Kidney Disease study (CRISP).
To make an appointment with Professor Miller, please contact Robin Woltman, robinw@wubios.wustl.edu. |
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Missy Krauss, MPH
Senior Statistical Data Analyst |
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Cherie Hill
Data Manager
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Division of Biostatistics
Campus Box 8067
Phone: 314-362-3663
Fax: 314-362-3728
missy@wubios.wustl.edu
Available by appointment |
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Division of Infectious Diseases
4990 Children’s Place
NW Tower 15th Floor
Campus Box 8051
Phone: 314-454-8240
chill@im.wustl.edu
Available by appointment
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Research Design |
Phil Miller |
Research Administration |
Missy Krauss |
Data Collection |
Missy Krauss |
Data Management |
Cherie Hill / Missy Krauss |
Data Analysis |
Phil Miller / Missy Krauss |
OTHER RESOURCES
WUSM Biostatistics Consulting Service
www.biostat.wustl.edu/consulting/consulting.shtml
WUSM Division of Biostatistics Faculty
www.biostat.wustl.edu/facult_staff/facstaff.shtml
Saint Louis University School of Biostatistics Faculty
http://biostats.slu.edu/faculty.html
Washington University Core Research Facilities
http://intramed.wustl.edu/research/coreFaci.nsf
WUSM Center for Health Behavior Research
http://medicine.wustl.edu/~chbr
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