Dept. of Data Science
The Department of Data Science in University of Mississippi Medical Center was instituted in 2016, as the result of initiatives by the Vice Chancellor's Office and the Office of Research. The Center was formed to begin to fill the critical need for biostatisticians across the University's institutions and increase UMMC's research capacity. We continue to grow, providing our expertise and services to our UMMC community, our region, and to our global neighbors.
The Department of Data Science provides cutting-edge biostatistical and information science expertise to collaborators at UMMC. The center promotes the highest standards in research and education by providing consummate biostatistical expertise to collaborators and scholars towards translating data into evidence and answers. We promote the development of long-term collaborative relationships between our team members and investigators. This increases efficiency through familiarity with specialized areas and issues within disciplines and results in more responsive, comprehensive and productive service to our collaborators.
Vision, Mission & Values
Vision
- Goal: A leading Department of Biostatistics, Bioinformatics,& Translational medicine at vigorous programs in Research, Education&Collaboration
- Support: Providing the necessary infrastructure—including independent research and collabrative support
Mission
- Serve: Foundation of expertise and education in the collection, analysis and interpretation of biomedical and population health data
- Purpose: Promoting the use of rigorous, evidence-based methods on cutting-edge research
Values
- Commitment: Accountability, Dedication, Fiscal Responsibility, Productivity
- Excellence: Quality, Innovation, Leadership, Adaptability
- Relationship: Communication, Collabration, Driversity, Intergrity, Respect, Teamwork, Trust
Policies
Human subjects research and IRB approval
The Data Science Department is committed to protecting the rights and welfare of individuals participating as subjects in research. In order to efficiently and effectively assist with projects where data has been or is being collected, we require information regarding IRB approval or exemption from one of the UMMC's IRB committees. We are requesting IRB information on all research involving human subjects in which actual data sets are reviewed or analyzed.
Requests from clients not affiliated with UMMC will be reviewed by the Department Chair on a case-by-case basis to determine research aspects and whether IRB approval is required. IRB information may be requested before the project can proceed. The information requested can consist of a copy of the official approval letter from the IRB committee, an e-mail, fax or departmental letter from the PI stating the approval date and committee name. For more information about UMMC's IRB policies, please see the UMMC IRB website.
Grant submission deadlines
Please note that for grant submissions, we request an initial meeting to occur a MINIMUM of three weeks prior to grant proposals being due at the office of research. More sophisticated studies and designs will take longer to prepare. We recommend contacting us as soon as possible.