Implementing virtual desktops for clinical research at an academic health center: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To address the challenges of sharing clinical research data through the implementation of cloud-based virtual desktops, enhancing collaboration among researchers while maintaining data security.

Materials and methods

This case study details the deployment of virtual desktops at UMass Chan Medical School (UMass Chan). The process involved forming a Research Informatics Steering Executive workgroup, identifying key requirements, implementing Amazon WorkSpaces, and establishing configurable data management for research support.

Results

Key lessons include the significance of collaboration, balancing user-friendliness and functionality, flexibility in data management, maximizing virtual desktop efficiency within budget constraints, and continuous user feedback.

SUBMITTER: Zai AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11357573 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature