Coordinating Center
The METRC Coordinating Center, based at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, serves as the central hub for coordinating and managing the Consortium’s multi-center studies in orthopaedic trauma. The Coordinating Center leverages a structured, specialized team to ensure seamless study design, regulatory oversight, data management, and analysis, providing the backbone of METRC’s research activities.
Leadership and Expertise
The METRC Coordinating Center is directed by Renan C. Castillo, Ph.D., a Professor in the Department of Health Policy & Management with expertise in clinical trial design, trauma outcomes, and health services research. Lisa Reider, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor and Associate Director, and Katherine Parris Frey, Ph.D., MPH, RN, an Associate Scientist and Associate Director, co-lead protocol development, implementation, and data analysis efforts for METRC. Both bring extensive experience in clinical trials, trauma outcomes, and implementation science. Lauren Allen, DrPH, Assistant Scientist and Director of Operations, and Anthony Carlini, MS, Senior Research Associate and Director of Informatics, oversee infrastructure and organizational management, focusing on regulatory compliance, data quality, technical applications, and operational logistics across the Consortium.
Organizational Structure and Core Functions
The METRC Coordinating Center is organized to support four key functions essential to the Consortium’s research:
- Protocol Development & Implementation: Manages study protocol design, site training, and regulatory compliance to ensure consistent and effective implementation across METRC’s network.
- Data Management & Analysis: Oversees data collection, quality monitoring, and statistical analysis to maintain data integrity and produce reliable, actionable insights using METRC’s secure REDCap platform.
- Informatics: Customizes and maintains METRC’s data systems, ensuring streamlined, secure data management and technical support tailored to study-specific needs.
- Operations: Provides logistical coordination and communication support across METRC’s network of 80+ trauma centers, ensuring efficient study execution and alignment with METRC’s standards.
Maximizing Research Impact
Through centralized resources and expertise, the METRC Coordinating Center empowers the Consortium’s network to conduct large-scale, multicenter studies efficiently and effectively. This coordinated approach strengthens METRC’s capacity to generate high-impact, patient-centered research that advances trauma care standards for both military and civilian populations.
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