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Data Dictionary

The BRICS data dictionary is a well-designed and intelligent tool, created in close collaboration with key projects and organizations such as the NINDS CDE project, NIH CDE repository, CDISC, LOINC, FHIR, UMLS, and other controlled vocabularies/terminologies.

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Data Repository

The Data Repository is the central hub of the BRICS system, providing functionality for defining and managing study information, and for contributing, uploading, and storing the research data associated with each study.

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Global Unique Identifier

The GUID is a Global Unique Identifier for each study participant that allows researchers to aggregate and share a participant’s data without exposing personally identifiable information (PII). The GUID is made up of random alpha-numeric characters and is not generated from PII/PHI.

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ProFoRMs: Clinical Protocol Management and Electronic Data Capture Tool

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MIPAV Imaging Data Submission Tool

The MIPAV (Medical Image Processing, Analysis, and Visualization) application enables quantitative analysis and viewing of medical images, such as PET, MRI, CT, or microscopy.

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About BRICS

The Biomedical Research Informatics Computing System, or BRICS, is a comprehensive but customizable data science platform designed to efficiently collect, validate, harmonize, and analyze research datasets. A modular, web-based system, BRICS makes the performance of research studies and clinical trials faster, simpler, and more collaborative.

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Data Mapping And Transformation (DMT) Tool

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AIMS4DE: Artificial Intelligence Meaningful Search for Data Elements

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Query Tool

View, filter, and export harmonized research data

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Collaborations

We partner with organizations to provide a system for data sharing and collaboration.

See Who Uses BRICS

OMOP (Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership)

10

Programs that use BRICS

100,000+

Participants across studies

4,000+

Users of BRICS-based systems

9,000,000+

Records submitted

BRICS is part of the NIH Center for Information Technology. The mission of CIT is to provide, coordinate, and manage information technology, and to advance computational science in the pursuit of biomedical knowledge.