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Dear CRI Community,

We’re excited to announce that the CRI now offers access to the ADAMS Center, powered by MDClone. MDClone is a robust self-service data environment designed to accelerate discovery and support a wide range of research and operational needs.

Through MDClone, you can explore clinical data in a longitudinal format, run basic statistical functions directly within the tool, and work independently with minimal training. Our team provides dedicated onboarding assistance, and most users are able to get up and running quickly.

MDClone is ideally suited for grant writing, site/study feasibility, cohort identification, QI projects, IRB-approved research, and more.

The CRI will host a seminar in January to introduce this new offering and walk through key features. Additional details are forthcoming. We’re also happy to present to your department, section, or lab meetings if you’d like a more tailored overview.

Onboarding instructions are located here. We look forward to helping you get started.

Julie A. Johnson, PhD, MPH, RN
Executive Director | Center for Research Informatics | Biological Sciences Division | The University of Chicago

The Center for Research Informatics (CRI) and Bioinformatics Core (BioCore) has updated its service rates for Fiscal Year 2026. Rates are reviewed and subject to change annually in accordance with federal recharge center guidelines.

The updated rates will take effect on July 1, 2025, and are now available for review in our price guide on the CRI website. If you have any questions or would like assistance understanding how these changes may impact your current or upcoming projects, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your continued collaboration and support.

We would like to inform you that our website will undergo scheduled maintenance on Wednesday, March 19th, from 3:00PM to 8:00PM. During this time, the site may be temporarily unavailable as we perform essential upgrades.

Please note that the duration of the downtime may vary depending on the progress of the upgrade, but we will do our best to minimize any disruptions. This maintenance will not affect our service line operations.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. If you have any urgent matters, please reach out to our administrator Janaya Lee at Janayalee@bsd.uchicago.edu for assistance.

Thank you for your support and cooperation!

This workshop will offer an introduction to spatial transcriptomics techniques along with hands-on data analysis experience. Attendees will work with data generated from Visium and GeoMX platforms, exploring our in-house data analysis workflows, tutorials, and real-world applications, including tumor microenvironment and brain tissue studies. Key topics include spatial correlation analysis, deconvolution, differential expression, and the use of Seurat for data analysis. Additionally, participants will learn about alternative approaches for differential expression, such as linear mixed models. Join us for an interactive session featuring hands-on tutorials, expert insights, and a live Q&A!

Hosted by: Jason Shapiro, PhD and Diana Vera Cruz, PhD.

Date: Thursday, April 3rd from 1:30pm – 4:30pm CST.

Location: Medical Campus, Donnelley (BSLC) Meeting Room #202 or Via Zoom (link will be sent only to registrants)

Register here, or click here for more details!

We’ve aligned our High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Bioinformatics Core office hours to simplify scheduling and better accommodate your weekly support needs. See the updated details below!

Location: Medical Campus, Peck Pavilion, N161

Updated Office Hours:

• High Performance Computing (HPC)
  Hosted by: Michael Jarsulic, Associate Director of Scientific Computing
  Every Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

• Bioinformatics Core
  Hosted by: Yan Li, Associate Director of Bioinformatics
  Every Tuesday | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Stay informed by visiting our website for the full event calendar.

If you have any questions regarding the new office hours, please contact CRI Administrator Janaya Lee at janayalee@uchicago.edu.

Thank you again for your support, and we look forward to assisting you!

The CRDW team is currently experiencing significant delays in data turnaround time for fee-for-service data requests. Due to increased demand and resource constraints, the expected delivery timeframe for data fulfillment is now 10 to 12 weeks from the execution of a Service Level Agreement (SLA).

We understand the importance of timely data access and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Our team is actively working to improve processing times while ensuring the quality and accuracy of our data services.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this period. We will provide an announcement when service times return to baseline. If you any questions or require further clarification, please contact CRI Management at cri@bsd.uchicago.edu.