The Tufts CTSI Design and Data Resource Center (DDRC) provides support for data collection, management, and security and data analysis. These services are available for research projects associated with Tufts faculty and staff.
We provide free-of-charge assistance with:
- Analysis of pilot or preliminary data related to a submission of a grant or protocol;
- Review of articles prior to submission or in response to reviewer comments;
- Creation of research registry databases;
- Accessing research data, with appropriate IRB approval, for project or grant planning.
Services available through the Tufts CTSI DDRC that are supported through fees, contracts, or grant funding*:
- Support for a full range of data analysis;
- Creation of Web-based data collection systems, including hosting, data oversight, data security and special programming requests;
- Special programming requests and accessing internal or external data sources;
- Oversight or coordination of Data Coordinating Centers (DCCs);
- Creation of data collection forms, manuals of operations, etc.; and
- Management of DSMBs and participation on them.
*Waivers for some fees are available to assist with research projects for new investigators or to respond to severe budget restrictions. All Tufts CTSI DDRC services are only available to projects with active participation of Tufts faculty.
