The Research IT team supports the implementation of UF Health IT builds for researchers at UF, including UF Health Gainesville, and UF Health Jacksonville. If your research project could benefit from leveraging existing or incorporating new tools into the Epic EHR, we may be able to help! We can provide letters of support and budget information for use of Research IT resources for grant proposals,* and will help bring your proposed build to life once funding has been obtained. We also work with stakeholders throughout UF to obtain and provide widespread access to Epic-related resources.
Note that our scope is only for research. For clinical IT builds, please submit a project request through the UF Health IT Self Service Home Page.
*A minimum of 6 weeks before your proposal deadline is required to allow us to scope and determine feasibility and costs.
Research IT at UF
We are a diverse team of IDR professionals, clinical IT experts, and researchers dedicated to co-developing and implementing Epic IT builds for research projects.
Resources
The Research IT group offers assistance and resources to support researchers (for fee service). Resources include websites, data guides, videos, and training tools created by the Research IT team and our partners. Click on each topic below to explore available resources and supports.
Our Services
How we can support research with Epic
OurPractice Advisories (OPAs)
MyChart surveys
Order sets
Smartforms
Haiku alerts
Custom Study Reporting
Secure Messaging
App Integrations
And more…
Research IT Request Form
To submit a Research IT request, complete this form. We’ll confirm receipt within a week and schedule a meeting. Requests need at least six weeks before the proposal deadline for full support; shorter timelines may receive a limited review with basic information.
Facilities & Resources for Research IT Builds
Visit URL below for proposal writing help when describing overview of the UF Health Office Data Science and Research Implementation (ODSRI) and its key components, including the UF Health Integrated Data Repository (IDR), which serves as a comprehensive data platform supporting research, clinical activities, and advancements in healthcare through robust data science, AI, and technology infrastructure.
EPIC and REDCap
The EPIC to REDCap pipeline automates EHR data transfer from EPIC to REDCap, reducing manual entry, errors, and resource use while improving accuracy and enabling real-time data collection. It supports research studies, registries, and trials but requires institutional approval and adherence to security protocols.
Education
Tutorials and Toolkits
For further questions contact us: IRBDataRequest@ahc.ufl.edu
Page Updated: March 14, 2025