# Core 2: Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core

> **NIH NIH P50** · UNIVERSITY OF TX MD ANDERSON CAN CTR · 2020 · $212,800

## Abstract

CORE 2 BIOSTATISTICS AND BIOINFORMATICS: Summary 
The Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core for the MD Anderson GI SPORE will serve multiple needs for the 
planning and conduct of the SPORE's translational research goals. Based on a strong track record for 
providing biostatistics and bioinformatics support for translational research (including currently funded SPORE 
grants in other organ sites and NCI P01 grants), the Core will be a comprehensive, multi-lateral resource for 
designing clinical trials and basic science experiments, performing statistical analyses, developing innovative 
statistical methodology, and publishing the research results generated from this GI SPORE. The Core will be 
led by Dr. Jeffrey Morris, professor and deputy chair in the Department of Biostatistics at MDACC, with an 
exemplary cadre of co-investigators with varied expertise in all aspects of biostatistics and bioinformatics. 
The Specific Aims of the Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core are: 
Specific Aim 1: To provide guidance in the design and conduct of clinical trials and other experiments, 
including genomics, arising from the ongoing research of the GI SPORE, including SPORE projects, 
developmental projects, and other cores. 
Specific Aim 2: To provide biostatistical and bioinformatic modeling, simulation techniques and data analyses 
needed by the Projects and other Cores to achieve their Specific Aims. 
Specific Aim 3: To generate statistical reports for all projects and assist project investigators to publish 
scientific results. 
Specific Aim 4: To develop and adapt innovative statistical and bioinformatics methods pertinent to 
translational cancer studies.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9999484
- **Project number:** 5P50CA221707-02
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF TX MD ANDERSON CAN CTR
- **Principal Investigator:** Ying Yuan
- **Activity code:** P50 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $212,800
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2019-08-20 → 2024-05-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9999484

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9999484, Core 2: Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core (5P50CA221707-02). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9999484. Licensed CC0.

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