Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Services - EMC
Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics faculty members in the Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis work collaboratively with investigators to provide novel computational methods, tools and algorithms for the advancement of cancer disease research. Our bioinformatics faculty engage in collaborative research in the areas of bioinformatics, statistical genetics and systems biology to retrieve and analyze various kinds of biological data including DNA/RNA sequences, protein sequences and structures, microarray data and RT-PCR data for the purpose of facilitating biological discovery. Special emphasis is placed on next-generation sequencing data analysis.
Biostatistics
Biostatistics services are augmented with additional support from faculty in the Division of Quantitative Sciences. Many modern research projects generate data sets that require statistical analyses. Biostatistics staff members provide expertise for such projects and can aid in early project conception, helping develop a fully elaborated study design, and aiding with data collection and analysis. Early statistical planning and incorporating power calculations into study design can help researchers implement more cost-effective projects by helping determine the appropriate size and scope of a study as well as aiding with approaches for more meaningful data collection and analysis.
Research Areas & Projects
- Developing working relationships with MD Anderson research faculty and external collaborators to expand the use of advanced computational techniques and statistical analyses, especially as related to next-generation sequencing (e.g. RNA-Seq, DNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq), and DNA methylation analysis.
- Providing guidance to faculty, students and coworkers in the use of specialized applications, programming, computation, and statistical analysis techniques for interpretation of biological data
- Conducting computational biology and bioinformatics/biostatistics seminars and workshops for researchers and students
- Co-developing or contributing to grant proposals with research faculty, professional colleagues and external collaborators to apply advanced computing and related bioinformatics research to the study of human cancers and disease
- Maintaining awareness of emerging computational technologies and new statistical methods, especially to work with large data sets
Bioinformatics Faculty & Staff
Yue Lu, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis
lu4@mdanderson.org
Hai (Kevin) Lin, M.S.
Senior Statistical Analyst
Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis
KeLin@mdanderson.org
Bin Liu Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis
BLiu1@mdanderson.org
Matthew Bramble, M.S.
Statistical Analyst
Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis
mdbramble@mdanderson.org
Ngoc Khoi Dang, M.S.
Associate Computational Scientist
Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis
nkdang@mdanderson.org
Contact Us
Mailing Address:
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis
Unit 1951
P.O. Box 301429
Houston, Texas 77230-1429
Shipping Address:
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis
Unit 1951
1881 East Rd.
Houston, TX 77054-1901