BIOSTATISTICS SHARED RESOURCE (BSR) – PROJECT SUMMARY The mission of the Biostatistics Shared Resource (BSR) is to serve as a focal point for University of Virginia Cancer Center (UVACC) Members to obtain professional assistance in the design, management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of their research studies. The primary objective of the BSR is to provide high-quality statistical support essential for rigorous science and impactful cancer research. The BSR interacts with Members across all Programs on new and on-going research initiatives. Key goals include a) proper study design, data capture, and analyses to ensure scientific rigor and reproducibility; b) feasible accrual targets and monitoring strategies; c) proper interpretations and presentation of research outcomes; d) development of novel design strategies needed to address study-specific goals; e) collaboration with other Shared Resources to aid and maximize research efforts and minimize duplication; and f) educating UVACC Members in proper early-phase research design. BSR staff have many years of experience working collaboratively with clinical, population, and laboratory scientists and possess a wide range of expertise in statistical methods that are relevant to the research endeavors of the UVACC.