Epidemiology & Biostatistics

Our investigators pursue research designed to better understand the causes of cancer as well as strategies for diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease.

Administrative Resources »

The Administrative Resources Group supports the work of the department at all levels.

Biostatistics »

The Biostatistics group is using statistical principles to design and analyze biological and clinical studies as well as to develop new methodology for this purpose.

Computing Resource »

The Computing Resource group designs and implements in-house database applications to facilitate the needs of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering clinical research community.

Epidemiology »

The Epidemiology group is working to identify molecular, environmental, and lifestyle risk factors for cancer; measure their impact; and evaluate cancer prevention strategies.

Health Outcomes »

The Health Outcomes group integrates economics, statistics, sociology, epidemiology, and other perspectives to improve cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and survivor care.