Mission
The Informatics Program supports biomedical and clinical informatics needs of WF investigators by providing expert guidance, informatics tools, programming support, and management of WF’s Translational Data Warehouse. The Informatics Program will increase the use of electronic health record (EHR) data for clinical and translational research and maximize the impact of research on health through an integrated CTSA informatics network.
Open Consultation HoursHave questions about data requests or resources such as i2b2, ACT, TriNetX, etc? Join us during our open consultation hours or contact us to schedule a meeting. |
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Mondays10-11 am |
Thursdays1-2 pm |
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All open office hours held virtually via WebEx.
See standing WebEx links above or search Informatics on events page to add specific dates to your calendar. |
i2b2 Training HoursEach 1-hour training session will cover how to access and use basic and advanced |
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First Fridays10-11 am |
Third Thursdays3-4 pm |
Please contact us at
ctsidata@wakehealth.edu |
All i2b2 training sessions held virtually via WebEx. See standing WebEx links above or search the CTSI Calendar to add specific date to your calendar. |
Translational Data Warehouse (TDW)The Translational Data Warehouse (TDW) is a comprehensive research data warehouse integrating clinical data from our WakeOne system and other research information from multiple data sources. Currently the TDW consists of clinical data which includes demographics, diagnoses, procedures, medications, lab results, vitals, and visit details from the medical record (historical and current). |
Program SpotlightView the Informatics Program one-sheet summary!
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Self-Service Model
The i2b2 platform is a query tool that allows investigators to query clinical data in the Translational Data Warehouse for cohort identification and pull detailed data for research projects. Medical Center users can automatically log in to i2b2 with valid CITI certification. Use of i2b2, as well as training on i2b2 or the Data Puller tool, is available at no cost.
View our Quick Tutorial Videos or Learn more about CITI certification/training
i2b2 |
SKAN |
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Prior to IRB approval, i2b2 can be used to pull aggregate numbers and enrollment tables based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. For IRB-approved studies, the Data Puller tool within i2b2 can be used to select and receive data elements based on HIPAA Waiver criteria approved in your IRB application. |
The SKAN (Search Kibana Accessible Notes) NLP (Natural Language Processing) system can be used to pull aggregate numbers based on inclusion and exclusion of content in clinical notes. |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Our self-service tools, i2b2, the DataPuller, and SKAN NLP are available at no cost and data is returned within minutes
- Most simple requests for data extraction can be completed at no cost within two weeks of finalizing the details of the request
- For complex/larger requests for data extraction our team will provide a cost and time estimate to you for review before beginning work on the request. To receive an estimate prior to submitting your request email ctsidata@wakehealth.edu
- Virtual i2b2 trainings are available First Fridays10-11am and Third Thursdays 3-4pm
- You can attend one of our open consultation hours, available Mondays 10-11amand Thursdays 1-2pmto ask questions on i2b2
- Written instructions available here
- Training videos available here
- You can always contact the Office of Informatics directly at ctsidata@wakehealth.eduto schedule a 1-on-1 training with a member of our staff