The objectives of the Biostatistics Core are:

1. To provide access to statistical, epidemiologic, data management, and bioinformatics support to CFAR investigators for the design of studies and the development of research proposals;

2. Provide statistical support for the design of AIDS-related studies; provide statistical analysis for CFAR projects using contemporary statistical and data management methods;

3. Develop and manage AIDS-related research databases for CFAR investigators and assist in utilizing these databases to address research questions;

4. Synergize with CFAR programmatic areas and other Cores to interweave the Biostatistics Core services into those areas, and to utilize the scientific expertise in the Core to meet programmatic aims,

5. Interact across CFARs nationwide to facilitate interchange of research ideas to foster new directions.