Consulting Groups

Consulting groups with a broad range of expertise are available to aid your research.

Center for Population Health Sciences

PHS helps investigators identify new data sources relevant to their research question, including forming partnerships with organizations that have access to unique population-level data and to study populations that are not hosted at Stanford.

Department of Biomedical Data Science

The Department of Biomedical Data Science is devoted to the development of methods for learning from biomedical data, managing those data, and using the data to inform discovery.

Research Informatics Center

The Research Informatics Center (RIC) facilitates access to clinical data for Stanford investigators—specializing in the planning, development, management, and secure implementation of data systems for biomedical research.

Research IT (part of Technology and Digital Solutions)

Research IT, which is integrated into the Technology and Digital Solutions group, brings data science expertise to Stanford researchers via a confidential consulting service on topics related to technology integration, research data capture, compliance and management, data privacy, and security issues.

Quantitative Sciences Unit

The Quantitative Science Unit is a collaborative statistical resource that facilitates cutting-edge scientific studies initiated by Stanford investigators by providing expertise and facilitating mentoring.

Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD)

Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD) provides support for study design development, data curation and management, and analytic strategies.