Computers are provided for use by the GCRC Investigators and Staff. Provided by me Ability for researchers to store their own research data. This is provided by the GCRC server. Microsoft Access has proven to be reliable, powerful and extensible, allowing moderately large databases to be created to more than support investigator needs. Interface with the GCRC supported Biostatistician to assure adequate data management and analysis support to GCRC based investigators Virus protection.
Secure data is a vital concern.
All user access is password protected. Many different levels of security are available and allow data to be shared or changed depending upon the needs of the study. The Informatics Core offers computer, program, directory, file, database, table, record and field level access control for users. Fast networked printers are located in both the In Patient and Out Patient areas of the GCRCs for quick hard copy. Research data is backed up daily using a monthly tape rotation schedule.