
Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Services - EMC
- Research Resources
- Core Facilities and Services
- Bioinformatics and Statistics - EMC
- Core Facilities and Services
- Advanced Microscopy Core
- Advanced Technology Genomics Core (ATGC)
- Assessment, Intervention and Measurement (AIM) Core
- Bioinformatics and Statistics - EMC
- Bionutrition Research Core
- Biospecimen Extraction Facility
- Bone Histomorphometry Core Laboratory
- Cell Therapy Laboratory
- CPRIT Pediatric Solid Tumors Comprehensive Data Resource Core
- CPRIT SINGLE CORE
- Cytogenetics and Cell Authentication Core
- Decision Science Core Facility
- Epigenomics Profiling Core
- Flow Cytometry and Cellular Imaging Core Facility
- Flow Cytometry and Cellular Imaging Core - Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis
- Functional Genomics Core
- Functional Proteomics RPPA Core Facility
- Genetically Engineered Mouse Facility
- Gynecologic Cancer Tissue Bank
- High Resolution Electron Microscopy Facility
- Impact Evaluation Core
- Institutional Tissue Bank
- Laboratory Animal Genetic Services
- Metabolomics Facility
- Microbiome Core Facility
- Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
- Monoclonal Antibody Core Facility
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility
- ORION
- Pathology & Clinical Laboratory Reference Services
- Population Genomics Core
- Protein Array and Analysis Core
- Proteomics Facility
- Quantitative Imaging Analysis Core
- Radiation Dosimetry Services
- Recombinant Antibody Production Core
- Research Animal Support Facility - Houston
- Research Histology Core Laboratory (RHCL)
- Small Animal Imaging Facility
- SPORE Tissue Resources and Pathology Cores
- Translational Molecular Pathology-Dermatopathology Laboratory
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.
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