Committees
Data Management
Chair: Lawrence Richer (University of Alberta). Members: A. Armson, K. Brodeur-Robb, J. -P. Collet, O. Djurdiev, K.S. Joseph, A. Junker, A. Levin, D. Moher
The MICYRN Data Management Core’s objective is to support multi-centre collaboration in women and children’s health research by developing a sound data management strategy. Paper has been the traditional means by which information is collected, but suffers from many limitations when compared with electronic web-based solutions. However issues of health information privacy, data security, and regulations regarding electronic documents may make these electronic solutions complex and often expensive to implement. A national data management strategy focussed on the needs of maternal and child health research will help to overcome these barriers through shared investments supporting multiple research programs. An integrated and coordinated data management strategy will enable clinical research with faster study start-up, reduced overall costs, improved data quality, and will leverage knowledge and experience from multiple sites.
The Data Management Core (DMC) will build upon and supplement existing data management programs with the aim of facilitating high-quality collaborative clinical research in Canada. To these ends, MICYRN has adopted principles of (1) use and enhancement of existing data management initiatives and expertise; (2) use and enhancement of existing open source EDC, CDMS/CTMS solutions with non-restrictive licensing policies to ensure broad dissemination and benefit to MICYRN and Canadian clinical research; and (3) use of existing, proven infrastructure and data management practices.
WCHRI and CFRI Data Management Group Meeting Summary, November 2009
