Expertise, data resources build CTSI informatics core’s infrastructure
Apr 17, 2023
One challenge researchers face is in accessing and analyzing big data, modern artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) methodologies to answer important clinical research questions necessary for larger studies. Up until recently, large sets of data from biomedical and health research…Research Data Management Policy Town Hall Announcement
Feb 17, 2023
As previously announced, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have instituted a new Data Management and Sharing Policy that went into effect on January 25, 2023. In a memorandum to federal departments and agencies, The Office of Science and Technology Policy, “delivered guidance for agencies to…News Topics: Data ManagementPenn State Research
NIH Data Management Seminars
Dec 16, 2022
Listed below are dates, times and links to seminars on 1) an Overview of the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy and 2) How to Create a Data management plan. The new NIH policy goes into effect this January. The Overview seminar will review the policy and provide tips to help researchers plan…News Topics: NIHData Management
REDCap Mobile App Now Available for Penn State Researchers
Aug 24, 2022
The REDCap Mobile App adds a new dimension to REDCap by providing users with a tool for offline data collection where internet connectivity is unavailable or unstable. Penn State research teams can now collect their data in a mobile app on an iPhone, iPad, or Android phone or tablet. With REDCap…News Topics: CTSIData Management
Data science talk to focus on COVID-19 database available to Penn State faculty
Apr 9, 2021
Finding the right dataset can sometimes be a challenge in data science. A new initiative will provide Penn State researchers with access to a trove of COVID-19 data, updated frequently by health care systems around the United States. Penn State faculty can learn how to get access to the database…NIH Requests Public Comment on a Draft Policy for Data Management and Sharing and Supplemental Draft Guidance
Nov 26, 2019
NIH recently released a Draft NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing and supplemental draft guidance for public comment. The purpose of this draft policy and supplemental draft guidance is to promote effective and efficient data management and sharing that furthers NIH’s commitment to making…New data collection and storage tool helps studies manage regulatory documents
Apr 30, 2018
Keeping track of research-related regulatory paperwork just got easier thanks to use of REDCap, Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s data collection and storage tool. Penn State modified a similar project developed through partner members in the Clinical and Translational…News Topics: CTSIData Management
Data sharing for research between Hershey and University Park gets easier
Apr 16, 2018
Data sharing for research purposes between Penn State's Hershey and University Park campuses is now easier. Through support of the Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute executive committee and the Office of the Vice Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, data use agreements are…Social science research team funded through Penn State's Strategic Plan
Jan 1, 2018
Dr. Susan McHale, SSRI director, and her research team was recently funded for a project to support Penn State's 2016-2020 Strategic Plan. Through an innovative new funding process, Penn State is investing $2 million in its top strategic priorities, while simultaneously advancing the vital and…