Enterprise Research Solutions

Welcome to a division of Enterprise Data, Analytics & AI, previously known as Health Analytics Research Team (HART), at Carilion Clinic! We're a dynamic, dedicated group of professionals committed to advancing healthcare through innovative research, data management, and analytics. Discover...

Services

  • Research navigation:  Point of contact for Enterprise Data, Analytics & AI, previously known as HART, especially related around intake, updates, and basic inquiries from outside the team.
  • Biostatistics/data science: Expert analysis and interpretation of complex data sets. Our Biostats assist with study design, statistical methodology, and data analysis. Whether you need a quick power calculation or a full collaborative analysis, we're here to help.
  • Epic Application Analysts for Research:  Support Epic research initiatives by building and maintaining clinical trial functionality, managing research-related system upgrades, and optimizing research workflows. 
  • Data extraction: Efficient and accurate retrieval of data from various sources.
  • REDCap/data management: Robust electronic data capture and management solutions. REDCap is a secure web platform for building and managing online databases and surveys. It offers a vast array of tools that can be tailored to virtually any data collection strategy.
  • SPARC secure Environment: Specialized analytics, research collaboration tools and assessable storage.
  • TriNetX/feasibility: Global health research network for real-world evidence generation. Utilize this tool for exploring patient populations. To sign up for TriNetX digitally, click here.
  • Project consultation: Personalized guidance and support for research projects.
  • Feasibility volumes: Assessing the feasibility and potential impact of research initiatives.
  • Clinical trial support through the electronic medical record (EPIC): Investigational products, devices, and procedures go through several stages of testing to demonstrate their safety and effectiveness before they can be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for widespread use and marketing.

Collaborators and Resources

Resources

iTHRIV – Organized hub of internal and external resources. Click here to access. 

MyProjectPath – Your virtual assistant. Navigate research and QA/QI processes and resources at Carilion.

To access a step-by-step guided Carilion research process:

  1. Click here to access MyProjectPath. 
  2. Select Full Version and click Continue to Topics
  3. Click on the Topics icon in the upper right corner to access multiple research resources.

Some of Our Collaborators

  • Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM)
  • Virginia Tech Carilion (VTC)
  • Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)
  • Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI)
  • Radford University Carilion (RUC)
  • University of Virginia (UVA)
  • Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC)

Clinical Trials

Investigational products, devices, and procedures go through several stages of testing to demonstrate their safety and effectiveness before they can be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for widespread use and marketing.

At Carilion, each clinical trial has a lead study physician, known as the principal investigator, and dedicated clinical research support staff who can help potential participants find out if they’re eligible, get enrolled and navigate their participation.

Contact Us

HART Office Hours

HART Drop-In Virtual Office Hours

Tuesdays from 10 a.m. – Noon

Project Design, Data Collection, and Biostat Services

Click to Join Online:  https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Yjk3MGE1NTktMmUxZC00MDg5LWE2ODMtODlmMGU3MGUxNzY5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2271a69018-0794-41c0-80a8-d13e1faf30a6%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%225798885b-cf2c-4c8f-9dd0-39b11d9bb3f9%22%7d

 

Join by phone

+1-210-795-1114 US Toll

+1-866-240-1897 US Toll Free

Access Code 2430 100 5708

 

How to Contact HART

HART@carilionclinic.org

Meet the Team

Research Navigation


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Mattie Tenzer, Director

mmtenzer@carilionclinic.org

 

 


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Mariana Salamoun, Manager

msalamoun@carilionclinic.org


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Dee Myers, Research Data Analyst II

dlmyers2@carilionclinic.org


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Lisa Podruchney, Research Data Analyst I

lkpodruchney@carilionclinic.org

 


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Debbie Stinnett, Research Data Analyst II

dmstinnett@carilionclinic.org

 

 


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Wendy Stone, Research Data Analyst II

wjstone@carilionclinic.org

 

Research Systems and Informatics


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David Bowers, Business Intelligence Developer IV

dsbowers@carilionclinic.org


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Daniel Carey, Business Intelligence Developer I

djcarey@carilionclinic.org

 


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Nazmin Islam, Intern

nislam@carilionclinic.org


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Nick Rodgers, Intern

narodgers@carilionclinic.org


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Kurt Wilhelm, Business Intelligence Developer III

klwilhelm1@carilionclinic.org

Biostatisticians and Data Science


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Ahmed Al-Qaffas "E", Data Science Engioneer Biostatistician II

analqaffas@carilionclinic.org


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Grace-Anna Chaney, Data Science Engineer Biostatistician II

gschaney@carilionclinic.org


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Sujit Gurung, Data Science Engineer Biostatistician II

sgurung1@carilionclinic.org


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Maria Stack Hankey, Data Science Engineer Biostatistician II

mshankey@carilionclinic.org


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Ellen Rachel Lockhart, Data Science Engineer Biostatistician III

eslockhart@carilionclinic.org


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Tonja Locklear, Data Science Engineer Biostatistician III

tmlocklear@carilionclinic.org


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Hunter Sharp, Data Science Engineer Biostatistician III

hdsharp@carilionclinic.org


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Mamata Reddy Tokala, Data Science Engineer Biostatistician II

mrtokala@carilionclinic.org


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Theresa Vallia, Data Science Engineer Biostatistician II
taorange@carilionclinic.org


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YingXing Wu, Data Science Engineer Biostatistician III

ywu@carilionclinic.org


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Yan Zhang, Data Science Engineer Biostatistician II

yzhang1@carilionclinic.org

Epic Application Analysts for Research


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Tekeya Priester, Epic Application Analyst III

tpriester@carilionclinic.org


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Cedreca Strickland-Peacock, Epic Application Analyst III

cdstricklandpea@carilionclinic.org


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Lenore Trout, Epic Application Analyst II

lmtrout1@carilionclinic.org

Explore the depth of services and expertise offered by the Enterprise Data, Analytics & AI, previously known as Health Analytics Research Team (HART) at Carilion Clinic. From individual profiles to real-world case studies, this website aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how Enterprise Data, Analytics & AI, previously known as HART, contributes to the growth and impact of healthcare research.

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