Samir Courdy - Shared Resource Director

Description

The Informatics Shared Resource provides database, web, and application development in support of the programs and other shared resources of the cancer center. The goal of the informatics group is to provide comprehensive computing and information systems support, enabling researchers to use technology in the most efficient manner possible to accomplish their research objectives.

This group has developed and supported applications and databases for several shared resources including: DNA Sequencing, Microarray, DNA Peptide, Flow Cytometry, and the Health Sciences Center Core Research Facilities Administration office. It supports the Cancer Genetics Network, the High Risk Cancer Research Clinics, and the Research Subject Registry. Additionally, the Utah Population Database is maintained and enhanced by the Informatics shared resource. Web development includes sites for clinical trials, research programs, CCSG administration, graduate studies, and online patient education. Informatics also provides computer support, network administration, and security for the cancer center network.

Newly completed software development projects include: a database for the clinical trials office that will allow patients to be tracked by study, accruals, and regulatory submissions; a specimen tracking system to track all biological specimens that are processed by the Tissue Acquisition and Distribution Shared Resource; and a comprehensive database application for the emerging Melanoma Program.

The members of the informatics group have extensive experience in the field of informatics and computer science. Work is done following industry standard development methodologies and takes advantage of the best existing tools and other resources. Projects are selected by the Informatics Steering Committee based on priorities established by the center director and the scientific program leaders to best support the research within the Center.

Any publication resulting from the use of this shared resource should appropriately acknowledge the Informatics Core, the NCI Cancer Center Support Grant P30CA042014, and Huntsman Cancer Institute/Huntsman Cancer Foundation.

In addition, for purposes of the NCI review and fulfilling the mission of the Cancer Center, please use peer-reviewed cancer related grants to pay for the services of this core facility. Contact Kris Larrabee to determine which of your grants would be appropriate to use.

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