The recent advent of high-throughput biomolecular technologies coupled with the concomitant advances in computing have clearly provided a fertile ground for clinical discovery. However, despite the vast investment in such omics-based approaches, we are still awaiting compelling signs of impact on clinical outcomes and patient benefit. The fact that clinical and biological discovery efforts remain relatively autonomous information sciences suggests that true advancement can only be achieved through the intimate integration of both data domains. It is with this goal in mind that LIFE Biosystems collaborates with clinical partners, such as comprehensive cancer centers, helping them implement and capitalize on promise of translational research strategies.
As expert practitioners of clinical and research IT, LIFE designs, develops and implements processes and technologies that facilitate translational discovery approaches. Based on-site at the M.D. Anderson cancer center in Houston, Texas, our consultants and technologists are adept in the intricacies of the clinical trial process. We cover a diversity of expertises, ranging from a hands-on understanding of the clinical research process and supporting infrastructures, to the design and execution of both retrospective and prospective clinical trials. We also possess an in-depth understanding of the supporting processes, such as regulatory compliance, IRB review and clinical research finance. Further, more specific competencies include:
- Content Management and Document Management with
Workflow Engines - Business Process Analysis & Optimization
- PI, IRB, Finance Dashboards
- IT Governance and IT Infrastructure Validation
- Data Standardization (CDISC, caDSR)
- Service Oriented Architecture and Web Services
- Systems Integration/Interface Engine
- caBIGTM Certifications and Tools Deployment
- Electronic Data Capture (CTMS, CDMS, etc.)
Taken together, LIFE Biosystems provides the knowledge and strategy to meet the challenges faced by complex clinical environments, ensuring an efficient path to true translational research.
Clinical Studies
LIFE Biosystems has extensive experience in executing clinical IT projects for major research centers. The insights gained afford us the opportunity to streamline processes, feed trial databases directly form electronic data repositories and significantly accelerate the design and execution of both retrospective and prospective clinical studies. By interfacing with our competence in in silico Discovery, our clinical IT experts provide a unique approach to the design and execution of intelligent clinical trials. Here we capitalize on an extensive network of collaborations within major cancer centers, an intimate domain knowledge and proprietary methodologies to qualify existing data collections and identify the optimal principal investigators for specific clinical questions.
