Our Services and Levels of Support
The Idea Phase
We can help you develop research questions & hypotheses, establish collaborative teams, evaluate the literature, identify helpful resources.
The Design Phase
We advise on IRB and IACUC applications, develop databases, develop protocols, and identify effective sample sizes and measurements.
The Funding Phase
We offer advice on relevant funding sources, developing grant timelines, and guidance through grant applications.
The Research Phase
We offer advice on the research process, we consult on data collection and management, and advice to help you track and report on study progression.
The Analysis Phase
We offer consultation on appropriate statistical methods, support with data analysis, and we train on statistical and analytical software.
The Reporting Phase
We offer advice with manuscript, presentation, and poster preparations, consult on proper citation formats, and offer support with effective data visualization.
BERD Core Team
BERD Core Team
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Susan Santangelo, ScD | Core Lead (MHIR) | susan.santangelo@mainhealth.org |
| Paige Ahrens, MS, CRC | Biostatistician/Research Navigator (MHIR) | paige.ahrens@mainehealth.org |
| Emmaline Ashe, MPH | Research Navigator (MHIR) | emmaline.ashe@mainehealth.org |
| Wendy Craig, PhD | Research Navigator (MHIR) | wendy.craig@mainehealth.org |
| Kim Murray, MPP | Data Analyst (MHIR) | kimberly.murray@mainehealth.org |
| Deanna Williams, BA | Research Navigator (MHIR) | deanna.williams@mainehealth.org |
| Matt Williams, BS | Cloud Engineer (MHIR) | matthew.r.williams@mainehealth.org |
| Nikko Zurawski, MBA | Cloud Engineer (MHIR) | Nikko.Zurawski@mainehealth.org |
| Peter Callas, PhD | Core Co-Lead (UVMLCOM) | pcallas@med.uvm.edu |
| Derek Devine, BS | Biostatistician/Research Navigator (UVMLCOM) | derek.devine@med.uvm.edu |
| Jonathan Emery, BS | Biostatistician/Research Navigator (UVMLCOM) | jonathan.f.emery@med.uvm.edu |
| Shamima Khan, PhD | Biostatistician/Research Navigator (UVMLCOM) | shamima.khan@med.uvm.edu |