LINEBERGER BIOINFORMATICS CORE (LBC) provides services for Cohort Discovery for clinical research.
Cohort discovery in clinical research is the process of identifying a specific group of patients or subjects who share common characteristics or conditions from within larger patient databases or populations. This practice is crucial for designing and conducting studies, as it enables researchers to find appropriate subjects that meet the study criteria, ensuring that the research is relevant and the results are valid. Cohort discovery involves the use of sophisticated data mining and analytics tools to query electronic health records (EHRs), clinical trial databases, and other health information systems. By effectively pinpointing and selecting these cohorts, researchers can more efficiently study disease patterns, treatment outcomes, and other critical aspects of health and disease, ultimately contributing to improved patient care and medical knowledge.
Personnel in the Core work with NCTraCs institute in identifying patients and cases for clinical research across the cancer center.