The Research Design, Compliance, and Data Management (RDCD) Core of the Montana Clinical and Translational Research Center (Montana CTRC) is focused on providing expert support to ensure rigorous, feasible, ethical, and impactful clinical and translational research. By addressing critical gaps in research design, data analysis, and compliance, the RDCD Core helps investigators develop and implement robust study protocols while adhering to federal and institutional policies.
Key initiatives include building research study coordinator capacity in Montana, enhancing electronic health record systems to meet community research priorities, providing data navigation tools for researchers, and ensuring compliance with research regulations. Through these efforts, the RDCD Core strengthens research infrastructure, advancing clinical and translational research capacity in Montana and supporting projects that address the state's health priorities.
