Utah Data Coordinating Center (Utah DCC)

At the Utah DCC, our mission is to accelerate the translation of research to the bedside.

The University of Utah Data Coordinating Center (DCC) is a

Full-service Academic Research Organization (ARO) that operates a

Comprehensive Clinical and Data Coordinating Center

Our expertise. The Utah DCC supports investigators in academics, government, and industry through our expertise in:

• Clinical Research

• Data and Statistics

• Technology Infrastructure

• Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance

• Project Management

• Medical Monitoring

• Early engagement for study design and development

Our studies. Our University of Utah investigators and staff at the Data Coordinating Center have extensive experience designing and coordinating complex multicenter registries, observational studies, and randomized trials from concept to execution and publication. Our studies evaluate pharmaceuticals and biologics, medical devices, and medical procedures across the lifespan, from pediatrics to adults. We have a validated electronic data capture (EDC) system to meet 21 CFR §11 compliance for the submission of data to the FDA.

Our networks. The Utah DCC is proud to have supported 12 federally or philanthropy-funded clinical research networks in both adult and pediatric populations. These networks conduct research in disease or population-specific groups, leveraging longitudinal and registry data to support new, innovative research and clinical trials. The DCC plays a key role in supporting these networks and providing clinical, data, statistical and IT services, in some cases for more than a decade.

Our staff. We have 11 faculty with PhD/MD degrees to oversee and support study design, statistical analyses, and publications. Our staff also includes over 130 professionals, including Masters level biostatisticians to support our projects. Dedicated Clinical Data Managers handle our Case Report Form design, study database builds, data validation, and data management. Project managers oversee our many programs to keep enrollment on track, provide training and monitoring, ensure compliance, and manage study execution. Our regulatory affairs and quality assurance personnel assist study teams to ensure data quality and regulatory compliance. Our technology includes big-data visualization, and systems are managed by IT professionals who design and build our infrastructure and systems architecture, ensure cyber security, handle software engineering, business intelligence, and data architecture, and provide technical support and IT program management.