Biostatistics plays an important role in preparing study results for both presentations and papers focusing on medical research. The Department of Biostatistics at IU School of Medicine can provide concise presentations of descriptive and inferential research results using graphs and tables. Biostatisticians also contribute the statistical methods section and often is a key player in the interpretation of the results.

The school’s Department of Biostatistics is structured to continually improve the scope and quality of a collaborative research program in all areas of health-related research that ultimately leads to better health for Indiana and beyond. The department is developing innovative methodology that improves the design and analysis of research studies to better address scientific questions, especially those raised in collaborative research. This department also provides excellent teaching and an outstanding environment that prepares learners to become biostatisticians skilled in solving real-world problems.

The mission of the Department of Biostatistics has three inter-dependent symbiotic components:

• To continually improve the scope and quality of a collaborative research program in all areas of health-related research that will ultimately lead to better health for Indiana and beyond
• To develop innovative methodology that improves the design and analysis of research studies in order to better address scientific questions, especially those raised in collaborative research
• To provide excellent teaching and an outstanding environment that prepares learners to become biostatisticians skilled in solving real-world problems