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Daniel Ach
Informatics Manager
Office: UWMC SS701
(206) 598-6816
dach@u.washington.edu

Informatics Core and Research Consult Service

The GCRC Informatics Core helps investigators choose and design methodologies for capturing research data into computer databases. We offer investigators access to electronic data storage facilities as well as database, statistical analysis, and presentation software on a secure, administered, local-area network. We are in the process of developing a new research consultation service to assist with collecting critical research data and adhering to regulatory guidelines.

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• Informatics Core
• Research Consult Service

Informatics Core Services

We can help with:

• Data management strategies/consultation
• Database Design and Implementation
• Adverse Event reporting
• Hardware, software, and networking
• Provision of Statistical Analysis Software and basic implementation training (please contact the Biostatistics Core if you would like additional guidance on statistical analysis)
• Provision of Shared SQL Server Database on Windows Server 2003

Shared Database Service

By using the GCRC network servers to house data, investigators gain a secure and convenient means to store research data. Data stored on the GCRC server may be accessed from any workstation on the UW Medicine network under strict privacy conditions. Usually an investigator's office is located a significant distance from the laboratory where staff are collecting and entering data. If this data is stored on the GCRC server, both the investigator and staff can access the data at will, the data is backed up daily, and strict access controls maintain the security of the data. In addition, the informatics manager can facilitate secure use of the network from homes and remote offices.

Research Consult Service

The GCRC is in the process of developing a research consultation service. The service will be housed on the GCRC. Services to be provided are: development and review of case report forms to assist you in collecting critical research data, assistance in developing and establishing critical standard operating procedures for your clinical research group, professional assessment of your clinical research practice via informal audit and review, and assistance in organizing regulatory binders and developing a system of assuring critical reporting requirements are met in a timely fashion.