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The Office of Research Administration (ORA) supports the research efforts of the outstanding faculty of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

ORA is comprised of three separate offices, each serving the needs of the SOM faculty and departments in different ways:

ORA- Miller Research Building (ORA-MRB): Review and submission of all SOM grant applications, signature of all grant awards, and negotiation and signature of all research contracts and other research-related agreements.

Clinical Research Contracting (CRC): Review, negotiation and signature of all commercially sponsored clinical research.

Clinical Research Support Services: Compliance with reimbursement in Clinical Trials and research. 

https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/programs_resources/programs-resources/i2c/data-trust/

https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/programs_resources/programs-resources/i2c/crisp-database/

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Description

Link

ICTR / Biostatisics Consulting Services

Consultants can assist with: research study design, design of data collection systems and instruments, data entry and validation, data management and quality assurance, statistical analysis and data interpretation, and professional and scientific report-writing.

ICTR / Biostatistics Core Consultation Services

Core for Clinical Research Data Acquisition (CCDA)

The Core for Clinical Research Data Acquisition (CCDA) assists researchers with accessing clinical data for research purposes. The CCDA is staffed with experienced data analysts who will assist you with access to data while also helping you comply with Data Trust privacy and security regulations.

https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/programs_resources/programs-resources/i2c/center-for-clinical-data-analysis-ccda/

Johns Hopkins Biostatistics Center (JHBC)

The Johns Hopkins Biostatistics Center (JHBC) provides the latest in biostatistical and information science expertise to a wide range of clients in the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions and beyond.

https://www.jhsph.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/johns-hopkins-biostatistics-center/

The Johns Hopkins Precision
Medicine Analytics Platform

The Precision Medicine Analytics Platform gives you data from multiple sources and a broad suite of analytical tools in an approved, secure, compliant environment.

https://pm.jh.edu/

ICTR INFORMATICS CORE (I2C)

The ICTR Informatics Core provides an integrated set of tools and services to help clinical researchers with their data needs.

https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/programs_resources/programs-resources/i2c/?q=/i2c/

JHM Office of Research Administration (ORA)

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/research/resources/offices-policies/ora/

https://research.jhu.edu/jhusom/

Feasibility Counts

Multiple resources that investigators can use to get feasibility counts for inclusion in grants and other study preparatory activities, including SlicerDicer, TriNetX, Accrural to Clinical Trials (ACT), Core for Clinical Research Data Acquisition (CCDA)

https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/programs_resources/programs-resources/i2c/feasibility-counts/

SlicerDicer

Slicer Dicer is a data visualization tool within Epic Hyperspace that allows clinicians to tap into the wealth of patient records in their Epic environment in order to investigate clinical conjectures or make new discoveries about patient populations.

http://slicerdicer.johnshopkins.edu/

TriNetX

TriNetX is a self-service web-based data exploration tool which helps clinical researchers to define a patient cohort using inclusion and exclusion criteria and to explore cohort attributes.

https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/programs_resources/programs-resources/i2c/trinetx/

Accrual to Clinical Trials (ACT)

The ACT Network is a real-time platform allowing researchers to explore and validate feasibility for clinical studies across the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) consortium, from their desktops. ACT helps researchers design and complete clinical studies, and is secure, HIPAA-compliant and IRB-approved.

https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/collaboration/collaborations/accrual-to-clinical-trials-act/

https://www.actnetwork.us/johnshopkins

Core for Clinical Research Data Acquisition (CCDA)

The Core for Clinical Research Data Acquisition (CCDA) assists researchers with accessing clinical data for research purposes. The CCDA is staffed with experienced data analysts who will assist you with access to data while also helping you comply with Data Trust privacy and security regulations.

https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/programs_resources/programs-resources/i2c/center-for-clinical-data-analysis-ccda/?q=/ccda

Informatics Grant Text

Text that investigators are encouraged to use for their grants.

https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/programs_resources/programs-resources/i2c/informatics-grant-text/

Informatics Letters of Support

Information about how to receive letters of support on official letterhead.

https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/programs_resources/programs-resources/i2c/informatics-letters-of-support/

Office of Human Subjects Research - Institutional Review Board

The Johns Hopkins Medicine Human Research Protection Program supports research across the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and the Johns Hopkins Health System.

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/institutional_review_board/index.html

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Institutional Review Board (IRB)

The JHSPH Institutional Review Board (IRB) oversees two IRBs registered with the U.S. Office of Human Research Protections, IRB X and IRB FC.

IRB X oversees research that qualifies as Public Health Surveillance, Exempt, as well as non-Exempt research eligible for expedited review. IRB FC oversees all research that poses greater than minimal risk to individuals and/or to groups.

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/offices-and-services/institutional-review-board-irb

Data Trust

The Data Trust provides Johns Hopkins Medicine with the technical infrastructure, standards, policies and procedures, and organization needed to bring together patient and member-related data from across the health system to support our mission.

Biostatistics, Epidemiology And Data Management (BEAD)

The mission of the BEAD Core is to provide research support services that promote, strengthen and expand the research of Johns Hopkins University faculty so that we remain one of the top interdisciplinary research institutions focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals and the communities they live in. Provides services in Biostatistical Methods, Epidemiological Methods, and Data Management.

http://beadcore.jhu.edu/

Biostatistics Core

In conjunction with the Biostatistics Center, ICTR offers researchers access to a research-related consulting service. The goal of the service is to promote the appropriate use of biostatistics in the design, implementation, and interpretation of clinical and translational research studies.

https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/programs_resources/programs-resources/data-management-quantitative-methodologies/biostatistics-program/

Informatics Study Recruitment

ICTR INFORMATICS CORE (I2C) Resources

The ICTR Informatics Core provides multiple an integrated set of tools and services for study recruitment including SlicerDicer, Core for Clinical Data Acquisition (CCDA), Epic MyChart patient portal, and PACE

https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/programs_resources/programs-resources/i2c/informatics-study-recruitment/

Program to Accelerate Clinical Research using EPIC (PACE)

PACE was established to help clinical researchers take full advantage of tools within the EPIC Electronic Health Record system for their research projects.
”We design and build customized EPIC content for your project to enhance the efficiency and standardization of the data collection process and improve data quality”.

https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/programs_resources/programs-resources/i2c/program-to-accelerate-clinical-research-using-epic-pace/

Find a Collaborator

In an effort to synergize inter-disciplinary clinical and translational research, Johns Hopkins University (JHU) is committed to using innovative research tools and information technologies to promote collaboration regardless of organizational affiliation or position within the bench-to-bedside-to-population spectrum of science. This expertise portal is a key component of Johns Hopkins University (JHU)'s mission to catalyze the application of new knowledge and techniques to clinical practice at the front lines of patient care.

https://jhu.pure.elsevier.com/

Clinical Research Management System

CRMS is a web-based tool designed to organize and streamline clinical research management designed to improve communication among study team members.

https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/programs_resources/programs-resources/i2c/clinical-research-management-system-crms/

EPIC for Research

The Epic Medical Record System has multiple features to support clinical research at Johns Hopkins.

https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/programs_resources/programs-resources/i2c/epic-for-research/

Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap)

Mature, secure web application for building and managing online surveys and databases.

https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/programs_resources/programs-resources/i2c/redcap/

http://redcap.jhu.edu/

Qualtrics

Qualtrics makes it easy to create and distribute engaging surveys

https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/programs_resources/programs-resources/i2c/qualtrics-survey/

Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP) Database

This non-profit organization is advised by a wide range of stakeholders who are responsible for healthcare throughout the region. CRISP has been formally designated as Maryland’s statewide health information exchange by the Maryland Health Care Commission.

International Laws on Data

Compare data protection laws around the world

https://www.dlapiperdataprotection.com/index.html?t=world-map&c=RU

Specimen Tracking

OpenSpecimen is a Biospecimen Information Management System that is a scalable solution for a biorepository which meets the needs of a broad group of investigators and biobanks.

https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/programs_resources/programs-resources/i2c/openspecimen-tracking/

Biostatistics, Epidemiology And Data Management (BEAD)

The mission of the BEAD Core is to provide research support services that promote, strengthen and expand the research of Johns Hopkins University faculty so that we remain one of the top interdisciplinary research institutions focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals and the communities they live in. Provides services in Biostatistical Methods, Epidemiological Methods, and Data Management.

http://beadcore.jhu.edu/

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a programming technique to find and extract data of interest from text documents.

https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/programs_resources/programs-resources/i2c/natural-language-processing/ to help clinical researchers collect, extract, and analyze clinical data for research at every stage of the research lifecycle.

ICTR INFORMATICS CORE (I2C) Resources

ICTR / Biostatisics Consulting Services

Consultants can assist with: research study design, design of data collection systems and instruments, data entry and validation, data management and quality assurance, statistical analysis and data interpretation, and professional and scientific report-writing.

ICTR / Biostatistics Core Consultation Services

Data Deidentification

Data deidentification involves the removal of personal identifiers such that the data cannot be re-identified.

https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/programs_resources/programs-resources/i2c/deidentification/

Research Registry

Guidance regarding what constitutes a registry and the technical standards that must be met by such registries.

https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/programs_resources/programs-resources/i2c/registries/

Secure Analytic Framework Environment (SAFE)

Virtual desktop that provides Johns Hopkins Medicine investigators (whether engaged in research or other data-intensive activities) with a secure environment to analyze and share sensitive data (e.g. PHI, PII) with colleagues.

https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/programs_resources/programs-resources/i2c/secure-research-data-desktop/

Vivli Data Sharing Platform

A user-friendly, secure, state-of-the art data sharing and computing platform.

https://ictr.johnshopkins.edu/programs_resources/programs-resources/i2c/vivli-data-sharing-platform/

Funding Opportunities and Resources

Funding Opportunities and online databases of federal, foundation, and corporate funding opportunities.

https://research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-resources/

https://research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-opportunities/

Proposal Development

Information and resources that can help guide you in the development, review, and submission of a proposal. Includes Creating a Proposal, Budget Development, Proposal Review, and Documents and Forms.

https://research.jhu.edu/jhura/proposaldevelopment/

Award Management

JHURA facilitates award account creation by reviewing it and discussing any issues that may need to be negotiated with a sponsor. In addition to reviewing the legal terms of an agreement, JHURA also reviews agreements for compliance with financial and regulatory policies and procedures. Includes: Types of Awards and Agreements, Negotiation and Acceptance, JAWS (JHURA Agreement Workflow System), Issues in Sponsored Agreements, Financial Matters, Closing Out an Award, and Documents and Forms.

https://research.jhu.edu/jhura/award-management/

Subawards

Information and resources that can help guide you in the set-up, monitoring, and closeout of a subaward. Includes: Regulations Governing Subawards, and Documents and Forms.

https://research.jhu.edu/jhura/subawards-2/

Compliance

Links to resources that will enable you to partner with JHURA to anticipate and address compliance issues connect with your research or other work at JHU. Includes: Animal Care and Use, Conflicts of Interest and Commitment, Export Control and Facility Security, Data Stewardship, Human Subjects, GDPR in Research Settings, Open Access Policy (PASS), Research Integrity, Stem Cell Research, and Workplace and Lab Safety.

https://research.jhu.edu/jhura/compliance/

Johns Hopkins Biostatistics Center (JHBC)

Provides the latest in biostatistical and information science expertise to a wide range of clients in the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions and beyond.

https://www.jhsph.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/johns-hopkins-biostatistics-center/

Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures

Helps inventors and entrepreneurs protect and license their ideas and foster collaborations with businesses who specialize in launching new inventions.

https://ventures.jhu.edu/

Mobile App Solutions

Guidance regarding the creation and branding of apps at JHU.

https://ventures.jhu.edu/faculty-inventors/forms-policies/mobile-app-solutions/

Data Informatics Services Core (DISC)

The Data Informatics Services Core (DISC) collaborates with research faculty and staff from the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, offering several options for this collaboration depending on the researcher's needs and interests. Includes assistance in developing and implementing, or reviewing, data capture tools and data management systems.

https://www.jhsph.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/johns-hopkins-biostatistics-center/services/jhu-faculty-staff/data-informatics-services-core-disc/

Library Departments

The five Sheridan Libraries — the Milton S. Eisenhower Library, the Brody Learning Commons, the Albert D. Hutzler Reading Room, the George Peabody Library, and the John Work Garrett Library — provide the major research library resources for Johns Hopkins University.

https://www.library.jhu.edu/library-departments/

Welsh Medical Library Services

Welch services are available to faculty, staff and students in academic departments and affiliated hospitals and clinics of Johns Hopkins University and Medicine. Includes: Citation Management, Evidence Based Practice, Scholarly Publication, Seeking and Managing Grants, Systematic Reviews, Teaching and Course Administration, Tracking Research.

https://welch.jhmi.edu/services#199296

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