Hiring the right person for any position can be challenging, but this is especially true for research teams involved in mobile health (mHealth) studies. These projects often require a unique skill set to handle data management and technical hurdles that differ significantly from traditional research support roles. In this article, we explore the necessity of hiring the right technical support person for your research team, and what types of questions you should ask.
Information security is an important aspect of any study utilizing mobile technologies because these studies require data to be transferred from a 3rd party into the university computing environment. Transferring data through the firewall creates vulnerabilities that need to be managed appropriately. This article provides information and resources for investigators that will help them navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of data security at Michigan.
Selecting technology to manage a study remotely is a big decision. This article includes considerations for selecting technology and information on vendors that are (at the time of writing) approved for use in research at U-M.
MTC focuses on consumer-grade, over-the-counter wearable and nearable devices with potential clinical applications. We concentrate on study management platforms from vetted vendors, although we can refer researchers to other resources when necessary.