The Division of Biostatistics, established in 1966, provides biostatistical consultation in a wide range of areas including the statistical design of experiments and clinical trials, protocol development, database management, analysis of data and interpretation of results. Some of the areas of special strength and expertise include clinical trials, cardiovascular biostatistics, cancer biostatistics, genetic epidemiology, computing and statistical packages. The level of experience and the area of expertise of each of the many faculty and staff members participating in consultation may be reviewed by visiting the Division of Biostatistics Faculty and Staff website. The division is well-equipped to provide assistance at the stage of preparing grant applications, including careful discussions and written sections on study design, sample size calculations, randomization schemes, computer resources and data analysis. A number of our faculty have extensive experience on NIH study sections which can help in understanding what components of a proposal are looked at carefully by a review panel.
Organizations and services
The Biostatistics Consulting Service is a fee-for-service facility that provides assistance to investigators both within the University and outside. Since this is an A-21 compliant facility, the cost of the service can be charged to grants under the ‘Other Expense’ category. The facility is directed by Kenneth B. Schechtman, PhD, and all faculty and staff in the division participate in the consulting service. The faculty and staff have a wide range of expertise and is matched to the specific needs of the investigator.
Fees
The rates for WUSTL and external, non-WUSTL investigators are indicated below.
| Investigator | Rate (effective 7/1/21) | Initial consultation meeting* | New grant preparation for funding submission |
| WashU | $100/hr | Up to one hour free per project | Up to four hours free** $100/hr thereafter |
| External (non-WashU) – ICTS Member | $125/hr | Up to one hour free per project | Up to four hours free** $125/hr thereafter |
| External (non-WashU) | $200/hr | Up to one hour free per project | $200/hr |
** New Grant Preparation for Funding Submission:
Up to four hours will be free, provided that:
(1) The Division of Biostatistics personnel will be included in the execution of the protocol, and
(2) The submitted grant budget includes a percent effort for one or more named statisticians from the Division of Biostatistics
Contact information
Kenneth Schechtman, PhD, director of the Biostatistics Consultation Service, can be reached at 314-362-2271 or kschechtman@wustl.edu. He will assess the investigator’s needs in order to assign a consultant.
Any questions regarding billing or help requesting a consultation, contact the Project Manager, Rita Fulton, at 314-747-0829 or rfulton@wustl.edu
View Biostatistical Consulting Service Form » (Revised 3/22)