The Clinical Research Informatics (CRI) Team helps investigators access, manage, and utilize clinical and research data to support high-quality translational research. We provide expertise in research data resources, data management, and informatics solutions that enable researchers to identify study populations, collect and manage research data, and leverage data-driven approaches throughout the research process. By connecting investigators with specialized tools, technologies, and data resources, we help accelerate discovery and advance impactful clinical and translational research.

View a list of Patient Data Resources for Clinical Research here.

A list of the most common FAQs is available here.

Directors

Jose-Luis Ambite Jose-Luis Ambite, PhD Director of Data Science Details about Jose-Luis Ambite, PhD
Dario Kuzmanović Dario Kuzmanović, MHSc, CHPC, CHRC Program Director of Data Science Details about Dario Kuzmanović, MHSc, CHPC, CHRC
Susan Firestone Susan Firestone, MD Co-Director of Data Science Details about Susan Firestone, MD

Team Members

Hakob Abajian Hakob Abajian Software Engineer Details about Hakob Abajian
Maryam Abdallah Maryam Abdallah, BA Senior Research Informatics Analyst Details about Maryam Abdallah, BA
Praveen Angyan Praveen Angyan, MS Technical Solutions Architect, Clinical Research Informatics & Communications Details about Praveen Angyan, MS
Amy Chuang Amy Chuang, MS Data Team Lead, Clinical Research Informatics Details about Amy Chuang, MS
Daniella Garofalo Daniella Garofalo, MPA Program Manager, Clinical Research Informatics Details about Daniella Garofalo, MPA
Chun Nok (Jonathan) Lam Chun Nok (Jonathan) Lam, PhD, MPH DHS Senior Informatic Specialist Details about Chun Nok (Jonathan) Lam, PhD, MPH
Saurav Limbu Saurav Limbu Business Data Analyst Details about Saurav Limbu
Brandyn Ruiz Brandyn Ruiz, MS Programmer Analyst II Details about Brandyn Ruiz, MS
Swaroop Samek Swaroop Samek, MS Senior Software and Systems Engineer, Clinical Research Informatics Details about Swaroop Samek, MS
Hira Sherazi Hira Sherazi, BS Programmer Analyst, Clinical Research Informatics Details about Hira Sherazi, BS
Celine Tran Celine Tran, MS Temporary Program Specialist Details about Celine Tran, MS
John Wilson John Wilson, LLB, BSc, MSc, PhD Spacial Science Lead, Clinical Research Informatics Details about John Wilson, LLB, BSc, MSc, PhD

Core Groups

BERD Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design Details about Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design
ADMIN Central Administration Details about Central Administration
CRI Clinical Research Informatics Details about Clinical Research Informatics
CRS Clinical Research Support Details about Clinical Research Support
COMMS Communications Details about Communications
CE Community Engagement Details about Community Engagement
DI Dissemination and Implementation Details about Dissemination and Implementation
EI Evaluation & Improvement Details about Evaluation & Improvement
HDS Healthcare Delivery Science Details about Healthcare Delivery Science
RKS Regulatory Knowledge & Support Details about Regulatory Knowledge & Support
RD Research Development Details about Research Development
WD Workforce Development Details about Workforce Development

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