VUMC Research Informatics

Overview of Services

The Research Informatics Core (RIC) provides Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators with common informatics services and a flexible physical and electronic infrastructure for acquiring, storing, communicating and analyzing research data.

Services

• Software/application development and support
• Research infrastructure
• Technology support
• Support for research projects requiring high-security standards like FISMA 

The Research Informatics Core also provides referrals for:

• Faculty-level assistance in the interpretation of research datasets using state-of-the-art analysis methods
• Development of novel bioinformatics methods
• Translation of "genomically enabled" best practices into clinical decision support

Tools and Applications

RIC develops and supports tools for a broad range of investigators and research programs. 

See Frequently Used Cancer Center Informatics Tools

Leadership

Scott Sobecki, Director

Location and hours of operation

Links and Resources

Research Informatics Core Support Portal: https://ric.mc.vanderbilt.edu/support/