Informatics Core Unit Resources

• Research Computing
• GCRC Research Server (Data, Web, E-mail, FTP) with Automated Backup System
• Video Conference (Polycom system)
• Computer Training Laboratory (Statistical Analysis, Modeling, General Purpose software, Publications Search, Internet Access)
• Biostatistician, Core Laboratory and Investigators/Research Team Workstations
• Administrative Computing
• GCRC Administrative Server (Census, Reporting, Protocol Management, Data and Safety Monitoring and Adverse Events Database)
  WebCAMP
• Nursing, Bio-Nutrition and Administration Workstations
• Corelab database
• Nurse barcode label system
• GCRC intranet

Services Available to Investigators Conducting Research

Information Technology Support of the GCRC Investigators

• Setup/Maintenance of GCRC Core systems and workstations
• Assist investigators in achieving optimal functionality of their own systems with the GCRC system
• Develop and Implement Data Backup, Recovery and Contingency Plans
• Maintain liaison to LA Biomedical Research Institute’s and Hospital’s Information Services

Data Collection and Management (REDCap)

• Provide GCRC investigators with information and assistance on proper data collection and management practices, at time of protocol design and activation
• Database designs performed by the Informatics Core incorporate validation techniques, security mechanisms, and confidentiality control
• Ensure that confidentiality, integrity and security of patient data is not compromised in any way for all data management conducted within the GCRC.

Train and assist investigators, staff and clinical research trainees via consultation, group classes and written material (newsletter, web-site)

Staffing

• The informatics core includes one full-time Informatics Core Manager and an Informatics Core Assistant Manager

Contact information

• lchen@labiomed.org
• pbui@labiomed.org