Doheny Eye Institute Biostatistics Core

The Biostatistics Core operates under the direction of Drs. Stanley Azen and Melvin Trousdale and is supervised by Laurie Dustin. The Biostatistics Core was established to aid investigators of the Doheny Eye Institute in the design of clinical and basic science research projects and in the analysis and interpretation of results. Priority is given to work supported by NEI R01 and U10 grants.

The Biostatistics Laboratory has offices within the DVRC Building (DVRC Room 152) and in the Center for Health Professions (CHP) Building. The biostatistician is available for “drop by” for consultation or by appointment.

Contact: Laurie Dustin at labree@usc.edu
Phone: (323) 442-6618

The aims of the Biostatistics Laboratory are:

1. To assist the investigator in the design of clinical studies, including clinical trials and epidemiological and genetic studies. Specific tasks include selecting appropriate study design, computing sample size, recommending data collection strategies (including web-based procedures), determining requisite steps for developing a Manual of Operations, and securing IRB approvals;
2. To assist investigators in the statistical analysis of clinical and laboratory data, including the preparation of manuscripts;
3. To assist clinical and basic science investigators in preparing grants for submission to funding agencies; and
4. To assist clinical and basic science investigators in responding to issues raised by referees of research papers and/or grants.

      Policies and Procedures Manual (pdf)