With a focus on data associated with large-scale molecular studies, this service is developed on an ad hoc basis depending on the needs of the given researcher. These needs can extend from working with researchers to access tools available either within the University (such as those provided by the Center for Biomedical Research Informatics) or those outside of the University, to setting up dynamic databases for the public access of large datasets generated in high throughput projects. Expectations of bioinformatics services are:

• Assess degree of match of research question to bioinformatics resources
• Prepare bioinformatics research methodology statements
• Prepare bioinformatics work plans and budgets
• Serve as research project team members on funded research
• Participate in work plan execution as needed
• Participate in research analysis as needed
• Participate in manuscript development as needed

Contact Information

Kevin Silverstein, Ph.D.
Bioinformatics Research Scientist:
Office: MCB 5-132
612-625-0292
silve023@umn.edu

Biostatistics & Informatics Co-Director:
Donald Connelly, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Health Computer Science
Office: 793 Mayo
don@umn.edu
612-624-4689

Faculty:

Lead Statistician:
Baolin Wu, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biostatistics
A442 Mayo
612-624-0647
baolin@umn.edu

Professional Academic Staff

Bioinformatics Research Scientist:
Flora Danhua Fan, Ph.D.
Office: 5-140 MCB
612-625-3648
fanx0038@umn.edu

Bioinformatics Research Scientist:
Aaron Sarver, Ph.D.
Office:MCB 5-134
612-624-2445
sarver@umn.edu

Bioinformatics Research Scientist:
Kevin Silverstein, Ph.D.
Office: MCB 5-132
612-625-0292
silve023@umn.edu