Biostatistics & Computational Biology Core

About

The mission of the Biostatistics & Computational Biology Core (BCB) is to provide state-of-the-art study design, statistical analysis expertise, and computational biology/bioinformatics analysis expertise, along with educational training, to support the research needs of Children's Mercy investigator in our quest to improve the health and well-being of children.        

The BCB team consists of individuals with expertise in biostatistics, epidemiology, quantitative psychology, data science, bioinformatics, and computational biology. BCB team members work on a range of research projects spanning the research areas at Children's Mercy, with a focus on collaboration. The team also provides a variety of training and educational opportunities including:

• Biostatistics courses and workshops
• Bioinformatics workshops
• Data capture with REDCap workshops

Faculty and Staff

Emily Cramer, PhD
Research Faculty
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Brooke Fridley, PhD
Research Faculty
Director of Biostatistics & Computational Biology Core (BCB)
Vice Chair for Research, Dept of Pediatrics
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Addison Leabo, MS
Biostatistician

Brian Lee, PhD
Research Faculty
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Janelle Noel-MacDonnell, PhD
Research Faculty
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City

George Quaye, PhD
Biostatistician II

Ashley Sherman, MS
Lead Biostatistician

Joseph Varberg, PhD
Sr. Bioinformatic Scientist

David Williams, MPH
Lead Biostatistician

Hung-Wen (Henry) Yeh, PhD
Research Faculty
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City