The mission of the Informatics Core (IC) is to ensure that investigators with GAC-approved protocols obtain the informatics services they require for the success of their research. To achieve this the IC consults with investigators during all stages of clinical research - from
protocol development to final data archiving - offering informatics expertise and services.
The informatics core is located at the Hewitt Hall of the Clinical Research Center in Irvine, California. The facility is connected to the UCI backbone via existing Local Area Network with speed of 100mbps. A total of 25 workstations, 5 notebook PC, and 7 network printers support UCI GCRC basic computing needs for administrative, nursing, bionutrition, Human performance lab, and bioinformatics cores. A Compaq Proliant 1500 multiprocessor server rated at Pentium II 400Mhz with 1GB RAM, 40 GB hard drive serves as the heart of the informatics core. The server runs on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and provides GCRC users and investigators centralized data storage area. The research documents and data on the file server is backed up daily using Computer Associates BrightStor ArcServe Backup version 9.0.
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Biostatistics & Informatics Director
Robert Newcomb, PhD (Bob)
Contact Information
UCI 3143 Social Sciences Plaza A
(949) 824-5366 – telephone
(949) 824-1683 – fax
(714) 506-4079 – pager
rnewcomb@uci.edu
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Role and Responsibilities
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Informatics Manager
Fu Wu, MS (Joseph)
Contact Information
UCIMC Bldg. 55 Rm. 320
(714) 456-3621 – telephone
(714) 456-2934 – fax
(714) 506-7107 – pager
wuf@uci.edu
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Role and Responsibilities
Informatics support is provided by the Informatics Core Manager , Fu-long Wu, who ensures that all computing systems are functioning within specifications and that software is available to meet the GCRC mission. Mr. Wu provides consultation and on-site support to the GCRC investigators and staff on protocol related computing issues. This includes database design and management, custom application development, and computer training. Mr. Wu also works in concert with UCI Medical Center IT staff to enhance and maintain systems within the GCRC. The Informatics Core also works closely with the Biostatistician to ensure that the best combination of hardware and software is utilized to meet the research needs of investigators. |
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Biostatistician
Szu-Yun Leu, PhD (Sharon)
Contact Information
UCI
(949) 824-3354 – telephone
(949) 824-3360 – fax
(714) 506-3838 – pager
sleu@uci.edu
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Role and Responsibilities
The GCRC biostatician is responsible for reviewing each research protocol submitted for experimental design. This includes review of the study population definition, sampling strategy, sample size determination, power calculation, control group etc. After approval, the biostatistician is available to consult on appropriate analysis and interpretation of the results. The biostatistician works closely with the GCRC Informatics Manager in providing balanced support to investigators on what analysis to do as well as on how to do it. Sharon Leu provides on-site coverage for study design, statistical power analysis and methods for collecting and analyzing data. Other services include guidance in statistical methods, selection and use of statistical software, and interpretation and presentation of results. |
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