Research Design and Data Coordinating Center

research design and data coordinating center (rddc)

About the RDDC

The mission of the RDDC is to advance biomedical research by providing innovative research design, high quality data management, state-of-the-art data analysis, and advanced data privacy technologies. Complete our online form for additional assistance regarding the services and opportunities offered by the RDDC.

Dr. Julie Moore and team led by University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine scientists found that the composition of gut microbiota—microbes living inside the intestine—in pregnant mice more reliably predicts susceptibility to, and severity of, malaria infection than do genetics.

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tHE RDDC TEAM

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Core highlights

223 Research projects supported by the RDDC

117 Statistical data analyses performed

62 Grant applications supported by RDDC services

rddc projects and services list 2022

Learn more about the projects completed through RDDC

Services

Study Design and Grant Proposal Development

We help investigators refine objectives into testable hypotheses, choose study designs, develop data analysis plans, and perform power analyses and sample size calculations.

Statistical Data Analysis

Consulting services for clinical and translational studies including statistical data analysis, results interpretation, and dissemination of findings.

Qualitative Research Collaboration

We facilitate collaboration with qualitative experts and offer consultation on qualitative study design, data collection, and analysis.

Data Management

Manage your study’s data with the technical expertise, secure infrastructure, and compliance controls provided by the RDDC.

UF health science center libraries (HSCL)

Publishing and Impact Services

The UF HSCL offer comprehensive publishing and impact services designed to support researchers in disseminating their work effectively, enhancing visibility, and maximizing the impact of their contributions to the field.

Privacy-preserved Medical Data Sharing

Privacy-preserved medical data sharing services can transform sensitive data into data appropriate for collaboration between institutions. The RDDC has established data masking methods that protect privacy while maintaining data utility.