Disciplines

Biostatistical consulting for health & medicine research

Expert statistical support for researchers in medicine, nursing, allied health, public health, epidemiology, and clinical research — rigorous, clearly communicated, and available to any researcher across Australia.

Clinical · Nursing · Public Health
HDR · Postdocs · Clinicians
Australia-wide · 100% online
Who this page is for

Biostatistical support across health disciplines

We work with researchers at every career stage, across every health and medical discipline.

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Medical Researchers & Clinicians

Whether you are a GP, specialist, or registrar conducting research alongside clinical practice — or a full-time medical researcher — we provide statistical analysis, research design, and methodology support for clinical studies, audits, and ethics submissions.

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Nursing & Allied Health Researchers

We support nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, midwives, and other allied health professionals with the statistical analysis and research design their projects require.

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Public Health & Epidemiology Researchers

Complex public health datasets, population surveys, cohort studies, and epidemiological analyses — we work with the methods this research demands, including multilevel modelling and survival analysis.

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Pharmacy, Dentistry & Biomedical Science

We support researchers across pharmacy, dentistry, nutrition, biomedical science, and health services research with the same rigorous, collaborative approach.

Methods

Statistical methods in health research

A selection of the methods we regularly use in health and medical research:

Survival analysis

Kaplan-Meier curves, Cox proportional hazards, competing risks models, and time-to-event analysis for clinical outcomes research.

Logistic & Poisson regression

Binary and multinomial logistic regression, Poisson and negative binomial models for count data, and risk factor analysis.

Mixed models & repeated measures

Linear and generalised mixed models (LMM/GLMM), repeated measures ANOVA, and longitudinal data analysis.

Clinical trial analysis

Sample size and power analysis for RCTs, intention-to-treat analysis, and statistical sections for ethics submissions.

Scale validation

Cronbach's alpha, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), convergent and discriminant validity — for health instruments and patient-reported outcomes.

Multilevel modelling

Hierarchical linear models for clustered data — patients within hospitals, students within schools, repeated measures within individuals.

Research stages

Research stages we support

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Study design

Sample size calculation, power analysis, sampling strategy, and methodology planning before data collection.

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Data analysis

Full statistical analysis from data cleaning through to modelling, interpretation, and a detailed technical report.

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Publications

Statistical analysis and methodology support for manuscripts submitted to peer-reviewed medical and health journals.

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Grant applications

Statistical sections for ARC and NHMRC grant applications — sample size justification, proposed analytical approach, and power analysis.

About the service

What is biostatistical consulting in health research?

Biostatistical consulting is a professional collaboration between a researcher and a qualified statistician. In health and medical research, this kind of support is particularly valuable because the methods involved — survival analysis, mixed models, clinical trial design, instrument validation — require specialist expertise that most clinicians and health researchers are not expected to possess.

A good biostatistical consultant does not just run your numbers: they work with you so that you understand the methodology, can present the results clearly, and are fully prepared to defend your approach in a thesis defence, peer review, or before a funding body.

When to engage a biostatistician

→ You are preparing a clinical study and need a statistically sound design and sample size justification
→ You have collected health or clinical data and need rigorous statistical analysis
→ You are preparing a manuscript for a medical journal and need the statistical methodology reviewed
→ You are writing the statistics sections of an NHMRC or ARC grant application
Disciplines

Health disciplines we work with

MedicineNursingPhysiotherapyPublic HealthEpidemiologyPharmacyNutrition & DieteticsDentistryOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyMidwiferyBiomedical ScienceHealth Services ResearchClinical Research
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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Do you write my thesis or scientific work for me?
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Absolutely not. We are biostatistical consultants — not ghostwriters. The intellectual content, scientific reasoning, and writing of your thesis are entirely your own. What we provide is expert guidance on statistical methodology and analysis. Your supervisor must be aware that you are using the service.
Do I need to acknowledge your involvement in my thesis?
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Yes — and we require it as a condition of working with us. Any consulting we provide must be acknowledged in your thesis, dissertation, or research project, typically in the Acknowledgements section. We will guide you on appropriate acknowledgement wording when the time comes.
Do you support postdocs and clinical researchers, not just students?
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Yes. We work with postdoctoral researchers, early-career academics, and clinical researchers at all career stages across Australia. Whether you are preparing a manuscript for a peer-reviewed journal, developing the statistical sections of an ARC or NHMRC grant application, or analysing data from a clinical project, we provide the same collaborative, rigorous service.
How does the consulting process work?
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We start with an initial meeting to understand your research aims and data. We then work through the analyses together, prepare a detailed technical report, and walk you through the findings in a dedicated session — so you leave with a solid grasp of the methodology and results. Ongoing support by email about the delivered material is included at no extra cost.
How long does it take?
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It depends on the complexity of your analyses and how well-organised your data is. Get in touch with the details of your project and we will give you a realistic timeframe along with a quote.
Which disciplines do you work with?
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We specialise in health and applied sciences: Medicine, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Psychology, Pharmacy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Midwifery, Biomedical Science, and more. If your discipline is not listed, get in touch — we most likely cover it.
How much does biostatistical consulting cost in Australia?
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Pricing is tailored to each project based on the type of analysis, volume of data, and level of support required. We provide a free, no-obligation quote after an initial discussion — there are no hidden fees, and the quote you receive covers the full scope agreed upon.
Can I use this service even if my university has its own statistical consulting centre?
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Yes. LM Statistics is a private, independent consulting service — there are no affiliation requirements. You can engage us regardless of which Australian university you attend or which institution you are affiliated with. Many researchers use external consulting precisely because university centres have waiting lists, restricted access policies, or limited availability.
I am an international student studying in Australia. Can I use this service?
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Yes. We work with all researchers studying or working at Australian institutions, regardless of nationality or visa status. The service is 100% online, so your location within Australia is also not a constraint.
Do you work with clinical researchers who are not affiliated with a university?
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Yes. We work with clinicians conducting research through hospitals, health networks, and private practice as well as university-affiliated researchers. There are no affiliation requirements to engage LM Statistics.
Do you support NHMRC and ARC grant applications?
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Yes. We assist with the statistical sections of grant applications — including sample size justification, proposed analytical strategy, and power analysis — for postdoctoral researchers and early-career academics.

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