The Office of Biostatistics (OB) conducts independent research on statistical methodologies relevant to CDER’s scientific mission and regulatory review process for publication. OB research spans such broad areas as clinical trial design, Bayesian statistics, signal detection, causal inference, meta-analysis, bioequivalence, benefit-risk assessment, patient focused drug development, psychometrics, and product quality assessment and control.

The following is a select list of recent peer-reviewed scientific journal articles that include OB statisticians:

See a list of all publications by OB statistical review staff published in 2024:

  • Content current as of:

    09/22/2025

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