BioRankings, LLC

BioRankings LLC is a biostatistical consulting service providing statistical due diligence to identify strengths and weaknesses of statistical data that may impact a biotech firm’s long term viability. Founded by Dr. William Shannon, Associate Professor of Biostatistics in Medicine at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, BioRankings LLC brings over 20 years of applied biostatistical expertise in biomedical, pharmaceutical, and biotech research. In addition to over 80 peer-reviewed publications in diverse areas such as oncology, pediatrics, genetics, cardiology, pulmonology, infectious disease, sleep medicine, health care delivery, and many other areas, BioRankings LLC staff have advanced technical expertise in biotechnology, genetics, cell and molecular biology, and technical writing. Our combined expertise allows us to make complex biostatistical ideas understandable.

Areas of Focus:

Biostatistics, Statistical Due Diligence, Independent Statistical Analysis, Phase I/II/III Clinical Trials, Experimental Design

Council Members

There is 1 expert at BioRankings, LLC

William Shannon, Founder and President

William Shannon
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Founder and President

Top Study Groups

Study Groups are clusters of experts with similar progessional backgrounds, indsutry expertise, experience level, job function, geography, and other characteristics. These are the top Study Groups members of BioRankings, LLC belong to.

Study Group Name No. Members
Biostatisticians 358
Biostatisticians (US) 254

News Analyses

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The data and news behind the FDA decison

January 31, 2010

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Cancer Immunotherapy Explained

January 31, 2010

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Meta-analysis of probiotics in atopic dermatitis

April 16, 2009

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New FDA effort takes aim at genomics: Inherent risk to investors

February 6, 2009

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Eli Lilly's Personal Medicine Goal

November 27, 2008

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