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Research Ethics module now available to UMN researchers as part of Research Ethics Week
A new online course on research ethics is being released in March 2022 through the University’s Training Hub, as part of CTSI’s participation in Research Ethics Week.

How to use REDCap for electronic consent
UMN researchers have a new resource for getting study participant’s consent via REDCap, thanks to a new guide from CTSI and the Human Research Protection Program at the University of Minnesota.

Guide to 21 CFR part 11 systems at UMN
Which electronic data system is right for your study? The decision of whether to use REDCap, OnCore, or Advarra EDC—the three systems available at the University of Minnesota—will depend on the unique needs of the research.

Part 11 compliant electronic data capture tool now available
Health sciences studies requiring 21 CFR Part 11 compliance have a new option for capturing study data, with the availability of Advarra electronic data capture (EDC) at the University of Minnesota and M Health Fairview.

Clinical Research Project Status Tool now available
University of Minnesota researchers have a new tool for quickly and easily understanding their study’s status with the debut of the Clinical Research Project Status Tool.

National dental data repository now available to UMN researchers
University of Minnesota researchers can now access the oral health records of more than 4.3 million consenting patients, thanks to a new data repository.

Electronic regulatory binder tool now available to UMN researchers
Florence eBinders is now available at the University of Minnesota, enabling health sciences study teams to replace paper forms and physical study binders with a digital option. The electronic regulatory binder tool gives PIs and study…

Now available: COVID-19 patient data for retrospective and observational research
University of Minnesota researchers can now access high-quality COVID-19 patient data for their research, thanks to a new registry from CTSI.
Patients included
The COVID-19 Registry houses the electronic medical records of COVID-19…

Guide: Selecting technology for rural health research
Minnesota rural health researchers have a new framework for evaluating and selecting technology, thanks to a guide from CTSI. The framework outlines a step-by-step approach and provides links to local and national tools, funding…

eBinders to be used for new studies supported by CTSI’s regulatory specialists
Paper forms and physical study binders will soon be replaced by an electronic regulatory binder tool, thanks to the implementation of Florence eBinders at CTSI. The tool gives PIs and study teams an efficient, secure way to electronically…