Scientific Cores & Services

NYU Meyers scientific resources are available through the Biostatistics & Data Cores and the Meyers Biological Banking and Laboratory, which serve faculty, students, and trainees working with population-level and other data to better understand human health and explore its related drivers.

Biostatistics and Data Cores

The Rory Meyers College of Nursing provides a robust research infrastructure that supports investigators at every career stage—from students and fellows to senior faculty—in developing, implementing, and sustaining high-impact studies. 

Through specialized cores and experienced research administration teams, the College offers the expertise, resources, and collaborative networks that accelerate scientific discovery and the translation of research into practice and policy.   

Biostatician reviewing data

Biostatistics Core Resources: 

At Meyers, methodological and statistical support is provided for faculty research and faculty-mentored student research projects. 

Through collaborative consultations, we provide support for research design, analysis, data visualization, and manuscript writing. The Core will also offer workshops and training open to all members of the Meyers community.

 

  • Biostat Support:   

    • Grant preparation/proposal writing
    • Assisting with operationalizing research questions, refining study design
    • Selecting appropriate statistical methods, consistent with the project’s data, intent, and goals
    • Developing analytic plans
    • Power/sample size calculations
    • Performing analyses
    • Publication development
    • Training/workshops

  • Engagement: 

    • Support from the Data & Biostats Cores is encouraged to be engaged early.
    • Initial consultations will be scheduled with the investigator to discuss the project needs, timeline, and budget considerations.
    • Complete a Support Request for consultations
    • Statistical support can also be requested via the Grant Initiation Form 

Support Request

Data Core Resources:   

Through the Data Core, investigators work with data analysts and biostatisticians to access and investigate existing population-level data, and to access available prospective cohort and clinical data being collected by Meyers investigators that is shared collaboratively.

 

Data Set & Support Services:  

Investigators at all levels are provided assistance with drafting research questions, creating analytic plans, conducting analyses, and reporting results. Access to the following data sets is available through the Data Core. 

 

Medicaid & Children's Health Insurance Program   (Medicaid)

National Health & Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES)

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System  (BRFSS)

NIH All of Us Research Program  (ALL of US)

 

For more information about the Biostatistics and Data cores, please contact:  Dr. Jason Fletcher at jason.fletcher@nyu.edu

Biological Banking & Laboratory

College faculty and staff provide biobanking services and consultations related to molecular and cellular analysis, including biomarker discovery, precision health, and translational research.

 

Omic Method Training & Resources:

The MBL serves as a platform for PhD students to develop knowledge and skills in omic-based approaches in nursing research.   Training on DNA, RNA, and circulating biomarker processing and analysis methods are available through the laboratory.  

Student working in Lab

Biospecimen Handling and Banking

Preserving biological integrity is central to the Meyers laboratory's mission. We use ultra-low-temperature storage (-20°C and -80°C) for blood, saliva, and stool specimens to "freeze" a patient’s molecular profile in time, ensuring that every analysis reflects an accurate clinical snapshot.

Laboratory technicians provide assistance with the transfer and biospecimen banking of blood, saliva, and stool.

For more information on Biobanking and Laboratory services, please contact Dr. John Merriman at john.merriman@nyu.edu.