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Welcome to Biostatistics@UHN

Biostatistics@UHN is a research core facility that integrates collaborative biostatistical expertise, academic training, and independent research. We support clinical researchers across University Health Network, the University of Toronto, and external academic and industry collaborators. Our team includes biostatisticians, research associates, and analysts, including those who hold roles as scientists, federally funded investigators, and faculty members. We collaborate across all stages of research, from study design and advanced analysis to trainee mentorship, data management, and scientific dissemination.

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.

Areas of Expertise

Design and Analysis

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Design and Analysis

  • Clinical trial design and analysis
  • Complex observational study design and analysis
  • Cutting edge translational research
  • Social network analysis and referral patterns
  • Geographical analysis and mapping

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

Data Capture Management and Design

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Data Capture Management and Design

  • Multiple database management and data export
  • REDCap database design
  • Complex data linkage with administrative health and lab data
  • Repeat event data processing and parallel computing

Clinical & Scientific Training

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Clinical & Scientific Training

  • Lectures and short courses at UHN
  • Supervision of graduate students at UHN, University of Toronto, and other academic and research institutions (e.g., practicum/thesis students in MSc and PhD programs, post-doctoral fellows)
  • Teaching in graduate-level courses at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health - University of Toronto
  • UHN COMBIEL training program
  • Data training program

Areas of Expertise

Design and Analysis

+

Design and Analysis

  • Clinical trial design and analysis
  • Complex observational study design and analysis
  • Cutting edge translational research
  • Social network analysis and referral patterns
  • Geographical analysis and mapping

Methodology Development

+

Methodology Development

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

Data Capture Management and Design

+

Data Capture Management and Design

  • Multiple database management and data export
  • REDCap database design
  • Complex data linkage with administrative health and lab data
  • Repeat event data processing and parallel computing

Clinical & Scientific Training

+

Clinical & Scientific Training

  • Lectures and short courses at UHN
  • Supervision of graduate students at UHN, University of Toronto, and other academic and research institutions (e.g., practicum/thesis students in MSc and PhD programs, post-doctoral fellows)
  • Teaching in graduate-level courses at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health - University of Toronto
  • UHN COMBIEL training program
  • Data training program

FAQ

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Who can access Biostatistics@UHN?

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How are biostatistics and research support funded?

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

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How do I request Biostatistics@UHN support for my research?

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How does the department approach scientific collaboration and authorship?

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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?

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

Katrina Hueniken, M.Sc.

Biostatistician II

Xuan Li, Ph.D.

Biostatistician II

Manjula Maganti, M.Sc.

Biostatistician II

Leila Amiri, PhD

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

Yangqing Deng, PhD

Biostatistician II

Yuan Zhong, PhD

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

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