Table 2.

Clinical and Translation Science Award (CTSA) Application

Bioinformatics Core (CBI) Governance

Requirements for Biomedical Informatics

Support must be provided for operations, administration, research and clinical/translational research activities.

A plan to establish communication with external organizations relevant to their mission is necessary

There must be process in place, through which standards and other mechanisms will be developed and used to maximize interoperability between internal systems and systems in outside organizations.

Performance of informatics across the CTSA programs and with external partners must be assessed.

Confirmation of inter- and intra-organizational sharing of data, technology and best practices is necessary.

Data confidentiality and related protections of human subjects’ issues must be assured.

Key Functions of an Institutional CTSA

Development of Novel Clinical and Translational Methodologies

Pilot and Collaborative Translational and Clinical Studies

Biomedical Informatics

Design, Biostatistics, and Clinical Research Ethics

Regulatory Knowledge and Support

Participant and Clinical Interactions Resources

Community Engagement

Translational Technologies and Resources

Research Education, Training and Career Development