Department of Medicine Statistics Core
About Us
The Department of Medicine Statistics Core (DOMStat) comprises a team of 35 seasoned statisticians proficient in providing top-tier statistical support to researchers within the Department of Medicine. Our core faculty engages in collaborative efforts with investigators across various phases of research endeavors, including grant preparation, data analysis, and manuscript composition.
We have a proven track record of successful partnerships spanning an extensive array of research domains, encompassing anesthesiology, behavioral and social sciences, bioinformatics, cardiology, clinical trials, dentistry, endocrinology, health economics, geriatrics, gastroenterology, health services research, hepatology, infectious disease, neurology, nephrology, nursing, nutrition, obstetrics/gynecology, oncology, pediatrics, psychology, public health, pulmonology, quality improvement, rheumatology, sleep disorders, sports medicine, substance use, surgery, organ transplantation, and urology.
Beyond proficiency in current statistical methodologies, our statisticians actively engage in the development of innovative statistical approaches tailored to specific research needs. Moreover, we provide comprehensive support for study database construction and data management, particularly for ongoing clinical trials and observational studies.
DOMStat possesses extensive experience in handling diverse datasets, including high throughput omics data, patient-level data from clinical trials, bio-specimen data, electronic health records data, survey data, and large-scale secondary health services/insurance claims data. This broad expertise ensures robust and meticulous statistical analyses across a wide spectrum of research projects.
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ProfileExplore cutting-edge statistical services tailored for Administrative and Electronic Health Research Data at our dedicated research unit. Our team provides expert support in data analysis, database construction, and methodological innovation. Partner with us to enhance your research outcomes with meticulous statistical insights and comprehensive data management solutions.
Engage with our dedicated team specializing in Basic Sciences and Bioinformatics Services. We offer expert statistical support tailored for biological research, including genomic analysis, data integration, and computational modeling. Partner with us to leverage advanced methods and bioinformatics tools for groundbreaking insights and innovations in basic sciences.
Discover our dedicated Clinical Trials and Data Management Services unit, providing comprehensive support from protocol development through to data analysis and regulatory compliance. Our team specializes in optimizing research efficiency and reliability, offering robust statistical insights that drive impactful clinical discoveries and advancements in healthcare.
Experience our specialized team offering cutting-edge Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Services. We excel in developing innovative algorithms, leveraging advanced methods to extract insights from complex data. Partner with us to harness AI for transformative research and actionable outcomes across diverse fields.
Department Highlights

Staff Highlight
Sitaram (Ram) Vangala is the Associate Director of DOMStat. His research interests include biomedical and social scientific applications of Bayesian methods, causal inference in observational studies, & statistical learning w/ high-dimensional data.

Project Highlight
FIT4Kid: Study evaluates ferric citrate in children with CKD: assesses FGF23 reduction, anemia correction, iron levels, and phosphorus maintenance. First pediatric trial, 160 patients, randomized to ferric citrate or placebo.