Table 1.

Activity	Years of grant
1) Establish and implement the CHEER network administrative infrastructure at the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI). This will serve as the coordinating center for research activities.	Years 2-3
2) Adapt our IT platform at the DCRI to facilitate communication, administration, research, and education in our regional academic centers and community-based practices.	Years 2-3
3) Implement programs and tools focused on building research capabilities through innovative educational programs.	Year 3
4) Explore and facilitate the use of common data standards for hearing and balance that are consistent with the principles of Health Level 7 (HL-7) and the Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC).	Year 3