Biomedical & Behavioral Methodology Core
Supporting study design, data capture, and analytics for academic research
About BBMC
Established in 2013, the Biomedical and Behavioral Methodology Core (BBMC) is a collaboration with the College of Medicine - Department of Pediatrics, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, and College of Public Health.
Our team is comprised of biostatisticians and experienced researchers. The Core offers a variety of support services for projects at any stage of development.
In addition to the consultation services our team provides, many members of the team continue to lead their own research studies within their own departments. BBMC is home to the EmBRACER Center and has close affiliations with the Child Study Center and the Center on Child Abuse and Neglect (both within OU Pediatrics).
Free Consultation
BBMC provides general and advanced research training opportunities for researchers at all levels of experience. If you would like to receive methodology support, including statistics consultation, project design help, or database support, please submit a request for a free one-hour consult with a member of our team.
Our Expertise
Biostatistician Support
Our team has several faculty and staff biostatisticians with specialized expertise in Pediatric research, quantitative methods, Bayesian statistics, genetics, and much more.
We provide expert statistical consultation for study design, sample size planning, data analysis, and results interpretation.
Research Support
We can help with planning for sample size, analytics, protocol writing, and consulting on project aims.
We also help with manuscripts, reviewing publications, as well as mentoring and graduate committee memberships.
Database Management
We are the campus maintainers of REDCap. Our Clinical Research Data Warehouse manages the bulk of EMR requests and support.
We also provide support with SQL Server and training on data management systems.
Leadership
David Bard, PhD
BBMC Director
Professor of Pediatrics and BBMC Director. His areas of expertise include quantitative statistical analysis and methodology, pediatric epidemiology, and child maltreatment prevention.
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William Beasley, PhD
Director of Informatics
Professor of Pediatrics and leads the Clinical Research Data Warehouse. His expertise includes Bayesian statistics, bioinformatics, and software development.
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Clinical Research Data Warehouse (CRDW)
The Clinical Research Data Warehouse provides researchers with access to de-identified clinical data for research purposes. Led by Dr. William Beasley, the CRDW team assists investigators with EMR data requests and supports data-driven research across the campus.
EmBRACER Center
The EmBRACER Center, directed by Dr. David Bard, focuses on evidence-based research and child development studies. The center brings together researchers from multiple disciplines to advance understanding of child welfare and development.
Statistical Computing User Group (SCUG)
BBMC hosts the Statistical Computing User Group, providing training and resources for researchers interested in statistical computing and data analysis.