Data Acquisition

Develop and implement a protocol that will generate a diverse and ethically-sourced dataset for the study of type 2 diabetes.

Overview of the Data Acquisition Module

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) will oversee and coordinate data acquisition activities over 3 sites: UAB, University of California San Diego (UCSD) and University of Washington (UW).

Data is responsible for:

Determining all domains and variables for the dataset.
Developing the protocol.
Drafting the Manual of Procedures (MOP).
Implementing the protocol for data collection, starting with the hiring, training, and certification of Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), followed by the enrollment of participants and participant visits.
Overseeing the biorepository storage of biospecimens at UAB for future ancillary studies.