Using TriNetX for Observational and Clinical Research 01-10-24

TriNetX is a global health research network that uses real-world data to make clinical and observational research more efficient. VCU Health, and more than 120+ collaborative healthcare organizations across the world, share de-identified data from Epic (and other EHRs) that result in a database of over 250+ million unique patients. Once cohorts have been identified, tools can be used to uncover treatment patterns, compare outcomes, and more. Using TriNetX can be essential for navigating clinical data, determining feasibility of new trials, and stimulating research interests with faculty, trainees and students.  Access is free and does not require IRB-approval! 

Join Brian Cassel, PhD, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Director of Palliative Care Research and 2023 VCU SOM Medical Education Faculty Fellow as he demonstrates this incredible research resource for VCU SOM faculty. 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this workshop series, you will be able to: 

• Utilize the TriNetX platform and recognize its potential for advancing research
• Generate research questions that optimize the use of TriNetX for cohort discovery, trial feasibility, and retrospective cohort studies
• Review built-in tools for research queries and analytics
• Identify strategies to expand research opportunities for trainees and students using TriNetX