The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute's Biostatistics Shared Resource (BSR) is evolving into the Cancer Data Science Shared Resource (CDSSR). This transition reflects the rapid adoption of data-intensive approaches in cancer biology and medicine, which relies on large-scale, heterogeneous datasets and advanced computational methods. To meet this growing need, services will expand beyond traditional statistics to include advanced statistical methods, bioinformatics, and qualitative analysis, in addition to supporting rigorous reproducible research practices.

How we can help

• Concept stage support including assistance on study design, sample size and power analysis, and statistical analysis plans for grant and protocol development.
• Project stage support including data management consultation, data preparation, interim analysis, statistical analysis, and manuscript preparation and review.
• Infrastructure support including participation in the Clinical Research Review Committee (CRRC) and Data Safety and Monitoring Committee (DSMC) and statistical support to other OHSU Knight Cancer Institute core resources.

Meet our team

• Lisa A. Karstens, Ph.D., MBI, Associate Professor,  Co-Director, Cancer Data Science Shared Resources
• Jessica Minnier, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biostatistics, OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Co-Director Cancer Data Science Shared Resource
• Byung Park, Ph.D., Professor of Biostatistics, OHSU-PSU School of Public Health,
• Rochelle Fu, Ph.D., Professor of Biostatistics, OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
• Jeong Lim, Ph.D., Staff Scientist
• Solange Bassale, M.S., Senior Biostatistician
• Lina Gao, Ph.D. (Genetics), M.S., Senior Biostatistician
• Andy Kaempf, M.S., Senior Biostatistician
• Emile Latour, M.S., Senior Biostatistician
• Yun Yu, M.S., Biostatistician
• Karina Ray, M.S. , Bioinformatician
• Shauna Rakshe, Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering), M.S., Biostatistician
• Whitney Cooley, M.P.A., Program Manager
• Sarah Taylor, M.A., SHRM-CP, Administrative Assistant