Informatics

The Informatics Core is available for supporting the data management needs of investigator-initiated clinical and translational research. The Informatics Core offers assistance with database design and implementation, software application development, web services, forms management and research reporting and analysis. With state-of-the-art IBM servers that reside in the University Data Center, a secure and well-maintained environment exists for the successful management of investigators' research databases.

Key Personnel

The staff is highly trained and educated in order to provide the optimal level of support to CRC investigators and their support staff.

Project Director, Biomedical Informatics Program

Will DiGrazio MS Will DiGrazio, M.S., M.B.A, has served as the Informatics Core Director since 1998 and has expanded the services available to clinical researchers and their support staff. With an emphasis on cutting edge technology to enhance the clinical research data management process, Will ensures that the mission of providing exemplary services to satisfied clinical investigators is always achieved.

Will_DiGrazio@urmc.rochester.edu
Phone: (585) 275-5783
Informatics Core - Phil Ng Philip Ng, B.S. (Computer Science), is our Head Developer. Phil has been with the CRC since 2004 and worked previously as an Analyst / Programmer. He serves a vital role with the Informatics Core by providing the programming expertise to deliver successful software solutions to investigators and serves in an expanded role with the CTSI Biomedical Informatics mission.

Phillip_Ng@urmc.rochester.edu
Phone: (585) 275-9301
Informatics Core - Derek Adams

Derek Adams, B.S. (Information Technology), is an Analyst Programmer and our newest addition to the staff, serving the role of providing programming and support expertise to satisfy investigator needs. Derek has been working for the Informatics core since 2005.  We are glad to welcome Derek aboard to continue offering outstanding translational research investigator-based support.

Derek_Adams@urmc.rochester.edu
Phone:(585)-273-1925


 

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Services Provided

A full spectrum of services are available that will ensure a successful data management experience. Available resources include:

• Automated data entry/verification processes
• Database development and management
• Case report form management
• Computer facility usage (four PCs, network printer, scanners)
• Customized software creation and support
• Protocol-specific software training
• Internet-related solutions (i.e., Web applications, Web page development, Internet access to data)
• Informatics project management services
• Research grant review and consultations
• Data quality assurance

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User Room

Located in room B-5023, the Informatics User Room facilitates protocol data management requirements and is accessible to all investigators and their support staff. The user room has 4 personal computers, 2 scanners, a network printer with color capabilities, and possesses multiple software packages (Adobe Acrobat, MS Office, Scanning software, and statistical software).

Users are welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis for computer use. In order to reserve a minimum of a 2-hour block for scanning, please call 275-9301. The informatics core staff is always available to provide assistance during user room utilization.

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Training Resources

Introduction to Informatics

The Informatics Core and Miner Library partner together to present the Introduction to Informatics workshop. The precursor to the Advanced Research Informatics workshop, this workshop is offered during the summer of the first year in the program. More information regarding the RCTRC curriculum can be found at: http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/cpm/education/rcrc/curriculum.html.

Presentations

Presentations such as the following are available for discussion and training purposes. The information learned can be used by your research staff in designing, capturing, and maintaining your collected protocol data.

Contact Will DiGrazio for more information at 275-5783.

Teleforms

Software

Customized training also available upon investigator request.

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