About
Anita Pelecanos is a Senior Biostatistician with over 15 years of experience in applied statistics across various health domains, including biomedical, clinical, and population health. She is uniquely positioned to incorporate her knowledge of biology and health sciences with advanced statistical methods to provide high quality statistical advice and solutions for researchers. Anita has been a consultant and trusted collaborator with multidisciplinary teams from QIMR Berghofer and partner hospitals for hundreds of studies, from observational research to meticulously designed experimental and clinical trials, offering critical methodological guidance to enhance research outcomes. Her expertise includes statistical support with study design, sample size calculations, statistical packages, data quality, data visualisation, comprehensive data analyses and interpretation, along with assistance with manuscript development and grant applications.
Anita’s interests also extend to training and mentoring, where she leads biostatistics training seminars and workshops for researchers and clinicians, elevating statistical literacy and capability. She is passionate about making statistical knowledge engaging, accessible, and easy to understand, ensuring that complex concepts are delivered in a clear and approachable way for all audiences.