CDI Core Services
Clinical Data & Informatics (CDI) Core
The Clinical Data & Informatics (CDI) Core helps investigators turn clinical questions into impactful research by connecting them with expert consultation, patient populations, clinical data, and biospecimen resources. Whether you're launching a new study or expanding an existing project, our team provides the expertise and infrastructure needed to accelerate discovery in rheumatic diseases.
Find the Right Patient Populations
Identify patients with specific rheumatic diseases or clinical characteristics for basic, translational, and clinical research. Working closely with disease experts and clinical informaticians, we help investigators efficiently identify cohorts that match their study objectives.
Clinical Data & Research Registries
Transform electronic health record (EHR) data into research-ready resources. We provide expertise in clinical data retrieval, management, and the development of EHR-enabled disease registries that support observational studies, clinical trials, and translational research.
Connect with Clinical Experts
Collaborate with UCSF clinicians who have deep expertise across the spectrum of rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, vasculitis, scleroderma, Sjögren's disease, spondyloarthritis, pediatric rheumatology, and patient safety. These collaborations help ensure studies are clinically relevant, rigorously designed, and positioned for success.