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Welcome to Biostatistics@UHN

The Biostatistics@UHN offers extensive biostatistical assistance and support to clinical researchers at University Health Network and external academic and industrial users. Our expert team provides a full range of services that cover every aspect of research, from study design to publication.

Our services include:

  1. Study planning and design
  2. Grant writing and protocol creation
  3. Data collection form design
  4. Data capture instrument construction
  5. Complex data processing and linkage
  6. Quality control involvement
  7. Statistical analysis, figure, and table generation
  8. Manuscript drafting and presentation preparation
  9. Response to manuscript reviews from regulatory agencies and journals.

Statistical Consulting Services

Design and Analysis

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Design and Analysis

  • Clinical trials
  • Observational studies
    • Clinical Data
    • Registry Database
  • Translational research

Methodology Development

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Methodology Development

  • Survival and longitudinal modeling
  • High-dimensional genetic data analysis
  • Biomarker research
  • Predictive model development
  • Machine learning and AI modeling

Science & Visualization

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Science & Visualization

  • Multiple database validation change comparison and data export
  • REDCap project data capture design
  • Complex data linkage with administrative health and lab data
  • Repeat event data processing and parallel computing
  • Social network analysis and referral patterns
  • Geographical analysis and mapping

Clinical & Scientific Training

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Clinical & Scientific Training

  • Lectures and courses
  • Supervising graduate students at UHN & beyond
  • Teaching graduate courses at UofT
  • COMBIEL training program
  • Data training program
  • Mentoring trainees

Statistical Consulting Services

Design and Analysis

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Design and Analysis

  • Clinical trials
  • Observational studies
    • Clinical Data
    • Registry Database
  • Translational research

Methodology Development

+

Methodology Development

  • Survival and longitudinal modeling
  • High-dimensional genetic data analysis
  • Biomarker research
  • Predictive model development
  • Machine learning and AI modeling

Science & Visualization

+

Science & Visualization

  • Multiple database validation change comparison and data export
  • REDCap project data capture design
  • Complex data linkage with administrative health and lab data
  • Repeat event data processing and parallel computing
  • Social network analysis and referral patterns
  • Geographical analysis and mapping

Clinical & Scientific Training

+

Clinical & Scientific Training

  • Lectures and courses
  • Supervising graduate students at UHN & beyond
  • Teaching graduate courses at UofT
  • COMBIEL training program
  • Data training program
  • Mentoring trainees

FAQ

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Who can use our services?

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At what stage of my research should I seek statistical advice?

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How do I request statistical and/or grant proposal assistance for my research?

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What if I have a last-minute request?

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What if I want a second opinion?

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How long will it take to complete my project?

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Webinar Recordings

Our Team

Leadership

Wei Xu, Ph.D.

Professor and Department Lead

Clinical Research and Drug Development Team

Lisa Wang, M.Sc.

Biostatistician III

Lisa Le, M.Sc.

Biostatistician III

Eshetu Atenafu, M.Sc.

Biostatistician II

Bo Chen, Ph.D.

Biostatistician II

Katrina Hueniken, M.Sc.

Biostatistician II

Xuan Li, Ph.D.

Biostatistician II

Manjula Maganti, M.Sc.

Biostatistician II

Data Science Team

Tyler Pittman, M.Sc.

Research Associate II

Lei Qin, Ph.D.

Research Associate I

Yuhua Zhang, M.Sc.

Research Associate I

Translational Team

Lisa Avery, Ph.D.

Biostatistician III

Osvaldo Espin-Garcia, Ph.D.

Biostatistician III

Divya Sharma, Ph.D.

Biostatistician III

Zeynep Baskurt, Ph.D.

Biostatistician II

Katherine Lajkosz, M.Sc.

Biostatistician II

Yuliang Shi, M.Sc.

Research Analyst I

Observational Team

Amy Liu, Ph.D.

Biostatistician III

Melania Pintilie, M.Sc.

Biostatistician III

Shiyi Chen, M.Sc.

Biostatistician II

Anna Santiago, M.Sc.

Biostatistician II

Susie Su, M.Sc.

Biostatistician II

Philip Ye, M.Sc.

Biostatistician II

Applied Clinical Research Team

Ella Huszti, Ph.D.

Biostatistician III

Erik Lovblom, Ph.D.

Biostatistician III

Juan Pablo Diaz Martinez, M.Sc.

Biostatistician II

Majid Nabipoor, Ph.D

Biostatistician II

Qixuan Li, M.Sc.

Biostatistician I

Stella Wang, M.Sc.

Biostatistician I

Consultant for study planning and design Liaison, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute

George Tomlinson, Ph.D.

Senior Scientist

Contact Us

For any general questions and inquiries regarding our services, please feel free to reach out to Lisa Wang at Lisa.Wang@uhn.ca.

Biostatistics@UHN

The Biostatistics@UHN is located at:

700 University Avenue
2nd Floor, North
Toronto, ON
M5G 1X6

Name: Wei Xu, Ph.D.
Email: wei.xu@uhn.ca
Email: biostatistics@uhn.ca

Operational hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4 pm

Image credit: UHN's Research Strategy team