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Services Provided
- Direct provision of computer data processing support
to GCRC investigators.
- Work closely with the GCRC Biostatistician to
assist individual investigators with
the initial planning and development of their protocols
in order to:
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anticipate and define computer/data
management requirements
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assure that data collection strategies are
appropriate
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develop protocol-specific forms and database
interfaces for timely data entry
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plan for data validation such as checking for
out-of-range values and invalid entries
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- Data Scanning. Informatics has implemented a
system for automated data input via digital scanning of
custom-designed paper forms. This system includes
a high speed multipage feed scanner, form design
and character recognition software that markedly
facilitates data entry and validation. Data forms
designed jointly by the investigator and the
Bioinformatics manager are filled out during the data
collection process and are then scanned for exporting
to database and statistical packages.
- Work with the Biostatistician to direct GCRC
investigators to the Informatics database and statistical
analysis applications appropriate for their research.
- Develop data scripts and automated algorithms for
routine database management. This includes developing
routines for exporting the data to other statistical
software packages as required.
- Assist investigators in the preparation of
their individual grant applications. This includes
automation of the grant application process
through implementation of computer generated
forms PHS398 and 2590. Templates for these forms
are available in Wordperfect and MS Word format
on both the Macintosh and Windows platforms.
Education
- Instruct in formal courses sponsored by the GCRC
including the
annual course "Introduction to Clinical Research"
- Instruct and assist clinical investigators and GCRC
staff in the adaptation of standard software packages
such as Word, Endnote, and Excel, which assist in
conducting and reporting clinical
research (e.g. creating tables, footnotes, and
bibliographies or
designing spreadsheets for calculating protocol
schedules and utilization).
- Instruct and assist in the use of database software
for storing research data and statistical analysis
programs for data analysis and presentation.
- Provide on-site individual and small group
instruction regarding software
updates, use of, and access to, the LAN, and
world wide web network resources for:
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GCRC investigators
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Fellows
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Data Access Request Form
To better manage access to research data and ensure
research subject privacy, please
complete a data access request form for each individual
on your research team who
will use your data. For assistance, please contact
the informatics manager.
Contact
Dr. Kerry J. Stewart, EdD
Informatics Core Director
B Building, Room 438
Phone: 410-550-0870
Fax: 410-550-7727
Email: kstewart@jhmi.edu
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Scott M. Carey
Informatics Manager
B Building, Room 433
Phone: 410-550-7198
Fax: 410-550-1792
Email: scarey@jhmi.edu
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