Tips on Designing and Using REDCap Projects
REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) is a secure web application for data management. This web application allows users to build and manage online surveys and databases for a variety of purposes including basic, clinical, translational and behavioral research, repositories and operational support. The DE-CTR (ACCEL), Nemours, Christiana Care Health Services, the University of Delaware and the Medical University of South Carolina are REDCap Consortium partners and each organization hosts an installation of REDCap. Tips to keep in mind when designing a REDCap project and ways to use some of REDCap features effectively will be discussed.
Suzanne McCahan, PhD is an assistant research scientist at Nemours Biomedical Research and a research assistant professor at Thomas Jefferson Medical College. She and H. Timothy Bunnell, PhD formed the nucleus of the Nemours Bioinformatics Core Facility when it began in 2003. Dr. McCahan’s research includes use of genomics to understand and treat childhood diseases such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, cryptorchidism and rare genetic disorders. This includes using microarrays and high throughput sequencing to examine global gene expression and DNA copy number variation. Dr. McCahan is also an administrator for the Nemours and DE-CTR installations of REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture). In this role, she advises researchers on the best use of this powerful web application. In addition, Dr. McCahan engages in development of custom applications for data management, some of which incorporate REDCap.
The Innovative Discoveries Series, sponsored by the Delaware Clinical & Translational Science ACCEL program and the Christiana Care Value Institute, features informal presentations on topics relevant to current research and healthcare practice, led by knowledgeable and experienced presenters. There are offerings for researchers, healthcare providers, and community members of varying levels of experience.
These free talks are held Fridays at noon at Christiana Hospital but can be viewed from your home or office computer. Earn CMEs by participating in-person or online. Lunch is served and all are welcome to attend.
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