REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) is a web-based software that is used to create and manage research databases and participant surveys. It was developed as a tool to help researchers collect and manage data effectively and responsibly, integrated with biobanking and data visualization software. In this overview of REDCap, attendees will be encouraged to follow along as speakers from the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine (FoM) Digital Solutions Research Technology team demo how to add new forms, instruments and fields to a project.

Learning objectives

In this workshop you will learn:

– Fundamentals of creating data collection forms using REDCap

– How to acquire the skills to design a basic project

– How to collect data, generate reports and export data

– How to manage a project by making modifications and ensuring data integrity

About the speakers

Yeram Ko is a data coordinator with the digital solutions team. With five years of experience in international humanitarian work, she shifted her focus to data management within charities and non-governmental organizations in 2018 and pursued a Bachelor of Science in computer science at UBC. Yeram joined FoM as a database developer for the International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD) in 2022 before beginning her work with digital solutions in 2023.

Anastasia Dropol is team lead of data management on the digital solutions team. With seven years of clinical research experience in pediatric rare diseases, Anastasia transitioned to research data management in 2018. She provided comprehensive support for clinical, lab, and translational research data management within PHSA. Since joining UBC in 2021, Anastasia has been dedicated to helping researchers at FoM find digital solutions for their varied research needs.