Statistical Support Unit

The Statistical Support Unit supports statistical aspects of Institute on Aging research. This unit is a critical aspect of expanded support for research and research development, including enhanced capacities for data management, research program management, and the Institute’s recently established Research Stimulus Program.

Statistical Support Unit Goals

• Provide statistical expertise and effort in grant proposal development for the IOA;
• Provide statistical expertise and effort in support of funded research at the IOA;
• Provide grants and protocol review;
• Collaborate with the IOA Lead for Research in the provision of research database management expertise and effort.

Levels of Assistance

Consultation – general and specific advice to IOA scientists (including Research Scientists, Leads, postdoctoral and doctoral fellows, UNC faculty funded through the IOA Research Stimulus Program, and other scientists active in IOA-based research) on choosing the most appropriate techniques for implementing research design, database development and data analysis methods;

Implementation—in-depth support for the design of basic research strategies, computerized database management, analysis of complex data, and support for innovative web-based solutions to storing and disseminating project information for the same set of potential IOA clients as noted under consultation.

For more information

Contact Lloyd Edwards, Head, Statistical Support Unit