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Operational

REDCap

Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) is a secure and HIPAA-compliant web-based system for building and managing web-based research projects, such as surveys and databases. The REDCap system provides functionality and features to enable researchers to rapidly develop databases and online surveys. These databases, data entry forms and surveys are intuitive, easy-to-use tools for collecting data, including data validation.

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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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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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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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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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  • Research Services