# Biostatistics Training in Cancer Research

> **NIH NIH T32** · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · 2020 · $194,982

## Abstract

Abstract
This application is for continuation of a program that first began in 2002, for training four pre-doctoral students
in cancer biostatistics. The need for well trained statistical scientists in biomedical research is massive and it is
not being met by the number of graduates being produced by biostatistics departments across the US. The
aim of the training program is to increase the participation in cancer research of the new generation of
biostatisticians who are educated not only in the powerful methods of modern statistics, but also in the biology
and epidemiology of cancer, the current body of knowledge about the etiology of the disease, its detection,
prevention, natural history and treatment. This training program will provide biostatisticians with the requisite
scientific knowledge to understand current issues in cancer research, and training in statistical and
epidemiological techniques and research methodology related to cancer. The goals of the training program
are to give students who are obtaining a Ph.D. in Biostatistics or Epidemiology (i) a solid understanding of
cancer biology, (ii) experience and ability to communicate and collaborate with cancer scientists, (iii)
understanding of recent developments in cancer requiring innovative statistical research and (iv) independent
research skills. The interdisciplinary program that will enable the trainees to obtain knowledge and experience
in an area of cancer research and to participate as a biostatistician in an active research program under the
direction of a mentor in biostatistics and a cancer scientist. The cancer research experience will be facilitated
by the Cancer Center Biostatistics, Analytics and Bioinformatics Shared Resource. In addition to the
biostatistics courses, the trainees will be required to take courses in cancer epidemiology, biology and
genetics. The strong programmatic activities include a specifically designed seminar course on biostatistical
issues in cancer, a journal club, a bi-annual retreat, visits to cancer research labs and meetings with invited
visitors. The training program is based in the Department of Biostatistics, which was rated by the National
Research Council in 2010 as the top Biostatistics department in the US. The training program will draw
students primarily from the department of Biostatistics, but also from the department of Epidemiology. The
training program is supported by 17 Primary Faculty from the departments of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
and 13 Supporting Faculty from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9881252
- **Project number:** 5T32CA083654-18
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
- **Principal Investigator:** Jeremy M.G. Taylor
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $194,982
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2002-07-01 → 2023-03-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9881252

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9881252, Biostatistics Training in Cancer Research (5T32CA083654-18). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9881252. Licensed CC0.

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