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Data System Services (DSS)
The Data Systems Services (DSS) team is comprised of seasoned network professionals and database and web programmers who have been providing data collection, cleaning, and storage services to research investigators for more than 35 years.
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DEB-DSS User Responsibilities
If you currently store data in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics (DEB) Data Systems/Data Center or are an active user of the DEB Data Systems Services (DSS) you should be aware that UCSF is taking steps to increase IT security in order to ensure compliance with University of California policy BFB-IS-3: Electronic Information Security (“IS-3”). This policy applies to all campuses, all faculty, staff, students, and contractors who use UC information technology resources, including DSS resources.
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Current Supported Projects
Updated May 2025MOST Study: Support data collection, cleaning and storage for MOST, as well as provide customizations as needed to the Research Data SystemBACKHOME Study: Support data collection, cleaning and storage for BACKHOME, as well as provide customizations as needed to the Research Data SystemREACH Study: Support data collection, cleaning and storage for REACH, as well as provide customizations as needed to the Research Data System and GPU cluster for analysis
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Event Adjudication
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Consultation and Needs Assessment Services
The DSS team can draw on its extensive practical experience to assess technical requirements and needs for individual projects, produce labor and cost estimates for funding proposals, and provide budget justification language. The team is also qualified to review study specifications, make recommendations and provide guidance to investigators upon request. The team typically works iteratively with research teams during pre-award or competitive renewal phases of study planning.
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Server and Desktop Virtualization
The DSS team operates virtual servers that can be configured to meet the needs of disparate groups or research teams upon request, and supports remote desktop protocols for individual network users. All virtual/remote computing offerings operate entirely behind multiple, secure firewalls.Solutions (Skills):
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Network Services
The Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics (DEB) IT personnel operate a secure, high-speed network and data infrastructure within the UCSF network, for the purpose of supporting data collection, cleaning, analysis and storage for research investigators. Access to these resources is available to individuals and research teams on a subscription basis, charges for which are distributed using the UCSF recharge mechanism. Subscription costs are allowable charges on federally-sponsored grants and contracts.
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Customized Programming and Data Services
The DSS team has been designing, developing and supporting data management systems for UCSF investigators for almost 40 years, starting with the SHEP pilot study in 1980. The group aims to support epidemiological and population-based research, research education, and clinical trials. Specific expertise includes:
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Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) Programming
REDCap software enables investigators to develop online survey instruments and databases. Our team runs an instance of REDCap in our data center that is distinct from the REDCap environment offered by Academic Research Systems (ARS).
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Research Data System (RDS)
The DSS team supports a custom-programmed Research Data System (RDS) for facilitating data collection and cleaning for multi-center studies. This system has been in use for more than twenty years and has evolved to meet the ever- changing requirements that investigators face. The RDS is comprised of MS SQL & MySQL databases and customized web interfaces that deliver features as specified by each project, and is designed to fulfill a spectrum of needs pertaining to research data transfer, collection, cleaning, storage and analysis.Key system features
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