This core group develops innovative approaches to data collection and continuous quality improvement to enhance SC CTSI functions and improve quality and efficiency of clinical research. The group uses a metrics-driven planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement process to help the SC CTSI achieve its goals and the goals of the national CTSA program. EI supports rigorous evaluation of key SC CTSI initiatives, core group-level priority activities, and novel approaches to clinical and translational research developed by SC CTSI to enhance their meaningfulness.

Directors

Eden Ayele Eden Ayele, BS Evaluation and Improvement Intern Details about Eden Ayele, BS
Nicole Maccalla Nicole Marie-Gerardi Maccalla, MA, PhD Director of Evaluation & Improvement Details about Nicole Marie-Gerardi Maccalla, MA, PhD
Saira Shah Saira Shah, MPH Evaluation & Improvement (EI) coordinator Details about Saira Shah, MPH

Core Groups

BERD Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design Details about Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design
CRI Clinical Research Informatics Details about Clinical Research Informatics
CRS Clinical Research Support Details about Clinical Research Support
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