title: Biomedical Informatics Unit (BMIU): Slim-prim system bridges the gap between laboratory discovery and practice.
abstract: With current national emphasis on translational research, data exchange systems are needed that bridge basic science and clinical research. To meet this challenge, an electronic system was developed by the Biomedical Informatics Unit (BMIU) of the University of Tennessee Clinical Translation Science Institute (UT CTSI). This integrated data system collects, processes, archives, and distributes basic, clinical, and translational research data. The system provides information via web-based applications in a secure and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)-compliant manner to facilitate data sharing and analysis across domains. The system is currently in use by a number of studies and has proven to be an effective tool for data collection and processing in clinical studies.
authors.affiliation: University of Tennessee Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Memphis, USA. tviangte@utmem.edu
authors.forename: Teeradache
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Viangteeravat
authors.forename: Ian M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Brooks
authors.forename: W Joseph
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Ketcherside
authors.forename: Ramin
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Houmayouni
authors.forename: Nicholas
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Furlotte
authors.forename: Somchan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Vuthipadadon
authors.forename: Chanchai S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: McDonald
mesh_terms: D002984:Clinical Laboratory Information Systems; D003628:Database Management Systems; D006801:Humans; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D018579:Patient Selection; D011364:Professional Practice; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014015:Tissue Banks