Clinical Data Repository

Using the rich clinical data collected in our in-patient and out-patient medical records is an efficient tool for many research questions ranging from assessing treatment effects to investigating changes in health service delivery. But, historically, accessing and navigating these data has been a challenge.

Now, the Translational Science Institute is offering new resources to help researchers gain access and pull the data they need. Ongoing efforts will further refine the research utility of the clinical data repository.

Getting Started:

1)      Complete the Clinical Data Repository Request Form - CLICK HERE for the online request

2)      Work with CDR consultant, Norris Barnes, on initial prep work

3)      Submit proposal to IRB

a.      If data includes identifiers (PHI) – Expedited review

b.      If data do not contain identifiers (PHI) – Exempt/not human subjects research

4)      Once approved – Iterative process working with Norris Barnes to complete request

Recent Presentations: 

Using the Medical Center Clinical Data Repository: New Help for an Old Tool – Julia Robertson, Public Health Sciences

WFUBMC CDR Example Data– Don Hire, Information Services