The Biostatistics and Research Design Unit provides biostatistical support and quantitative resources for research conducted at King Edward Memorial Hospital and affiliated institutions. 

The Unit offers a wide range of statistical services including;

  • study design and conduct
  • data collection methods
  • data analysis of completed studies
  • manuscript preparation
  • grant proposal preparation
  • conduct of independent interim analyses for clinical trials
  • review of grants and manuscripts
  • presentation of seminars on statistical methods in medical research

The Unit also contributes to the dissemination of study results by performing analyses of completed studies, preparing statistical reports and writing of the statistical sections for research manuscripts when needed. 

Dr Dorota Doherty
Head, Biostatistics and Research Design Unit
Women and Infants Research Foundation
ddoherty@obsgyn.uwa.edu.au