Overview
AER supports researchers in modifying the EHR system (APeX) to meet the specific needs of their research projects.
APeX Enabled Research (AER) supports UCSF researchers in using the Epic EHR system (APeX) for their research projects. The team assists in securing grant funding, preparing realistic budgets, and providing both design and technical services. AER guides researchers through the complexities of governance and compliance requirements, enabling the implementation of algorithms, digital tools, or interventions.
Offerings
Consultation
Researchers can benefit from an initial complimentary consultation. This includes providing estimates and drafting letters of support for grant applications.
Design and discovery
Utilize human-centered design approach to explore technical solutions, understand clinical workflows, develop user interface components & interactions, iteratively gather feedback, and test the usability and functionality of APeX digital tool implementation.
Technical build
Help with implementing algorithms, changing order sets, creating digital tools, collecting data through patient forms, connecting external systems to APeX via API, and conducting randomized clinical trials with embedded/automated randomization.
Governance and compliance
Assistance with navigating governance steps and supporting data safety monitoring activities to ensure research compliance and integrity.
Ready to use tools
Leverage existing tools that have been built for a particular study. May require configuration and consultation.
How to reach us
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Get started with the AER team by requesting a consultation.
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If you are applying for grant funding, please allow at least 10 working days for the team to provide an estimate and letter of support.
- To connect with the team via email, please reach out to [email protected].
Resources
- Explore example projects
- Clinical Data Extractions - If your project also requires data extraction support we will connect you with the CDRC team.
- REDCap - If you are interested in connecting APeX to a REDCap database, REDCap team may be able to help.
- Learn about Flatiron Clinical Pipe, an EHR-to-EDC connector
- HIPAC - If you project involves use of AI, we will connect you with the HIPAC team
- SOM Tech - AER works closely with SOM Tech to provide discovery and design services for your project.