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Biostatistics

Biostatisticians in the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, Christchurch, are involved in research, consultancy and teaching.

Consultancy Group

Chris Frampton, Department of Medicine, Tel 364 1116 x89664
chris.frampton@otago.ac.nz

Elisabeth Wells, Public Health and General Practice, Tel 364 3616
elisabeth.wells@otago.ac.nz

John Pearson, Public Health and General Practice, Tel 364 3642
john.pearson@otago.ac.nz

Biostatistical consultancy involves advice on study design, methodology, computer software, data analysis and preparation, and revision of articles and reports. The biostatisticians can also act as collaborators during research analysis or on long term studies, and provide training in statistical methods.

There is no charge for consultation services provided by biostatistical consultancy staff for students and members of staff of the School and the Canterbury District Health Board. However biostatistical work should be costed as part of research grant applications. Priority will be given to grants on which biostatisticians are named and to grants bringing in overheads.

In general, researchers in Medicine and Psychological Medicine should contact Chris Frampton and other researchers should contact Elisabeth Wells or John Pearson.

Research students who will require biostatistical advice are encouraged to consult a biostatistician early. The first meeting should be with their primary supervisor (other supervisors are also welcome). For appointments with a biostatistician other than Chris Frampton, contact Stephen Sharp ( stephen.sharp@otago.ac.nz, telephone afternoons extn 86026, or direct dial 378 6026) with: Student name, supervisors' names, departments, programme in which enrolled, title/subject area of research, and possible times to meet. Each student will be allocated to Elisabeth Wells or John Pearson depending on their workloads and the statistical expertise required for the project.

Registrars who will require biostatistical advice are also encouraged to consult a biostatistician early. The first meeting should be with their supervisor.

Biostatisticians on Research Grants

Patrick Graham, Public Health and General Practice, Tel 364 3629
patrick.graham@otago.ac.nz

John Horwood john.horwood@otago.ac.nz
Christchurch Health and Development Study

Magnus McGee Public Health and General Practice, Tel 364 3620
magnus.mcgee@otago.ac.nz
Mental Health Epidemiology Study

These biostatisticians have no consulting responsibilities outside the grants on which they are employed.

Contact
Tel 64 3 364-3628
Fax 64 3 364-3614

 

 

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