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The Bioinformatics Core Facility (BCF) provides specialized network and computing resources for Nemours Biomedical Research, as well as support and training in experimental design, biostatistics, data analysis, and data management for researchers throughout the Nemours enterprise. The BCF offers the specialized tools and knowledge required for cutting edge research at the convergence of information technology with the life sciences.

Presently, the BCF plays an indirect role in patient care by assisting researchers in their work to find underlying mechanisms and causes of human disease. This research may lead to new methods of treatment and diagnosis that will impact patient care.

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The REDCap database and REDCap survey software is now installed. Here are some reasons you should consider using REDCap instead of spreadsheets for recording research data:

1.) Accessibility - everyone in the lab can get to the data and do data entry from anywhere.

2.) Security - Data is stored on our servers, backed up nightly. Users must authenticate to view it. Users can be assigned different levels of permission such as read-only, add/edit data, delete records, etc. Users can also be restricted from viewing certain forms and exporting certain fields.

3.) Versatility - Data or data subsets can be easily selected, sorted, and exported in formats directly ready for analysis in SPSS, SAS, S+/R, or even Excel. Schedules can be automatically generated from defined events.

4.) Validity - Using a tool like REDCap to set up a database and data entry forms for a study is a valuable first step in being sure that you have covered all the devilish details that are inherent in designing a valid research study. The bioinformatics staff have expertise in database design and biostatistics and can help assure that your study is well thought out and implemented.

To learn more about REDCap, send us an email, or visit the REDCap Training Resources page. (Note that you do not need to log into REDCap to view the tutorial videos).

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