Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model Systems National Data and Statistical Center

The purpose of this grant is to fund a National Data and Statistical Center for the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model Systems. The center will maintain a national longitudinal database of individuals with SCI, provide training and technical assistance to Model Systems Centers, and support research projects using the database. The grant aims to improve the quality and efficiency of data collection, increase follow-up rates, and promote collaboration among Model Systems Centers. The center will also ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the dataset and promote its use to advance knowledge about SCI. Key aspects of the job include: • Maintaining the national longitudinal database for data submitted by each of the SCI Model Systems Centers. • Providing training and technical assistance to SCI Model Systems Centers on subject retention and data collection procedures. • Monitoring the quality of data submitted by the SCI Model Systems Centers. • Supporting research projects that use the SCI Model Systems Database. • Ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of the dataset and promoting its use to advance knowledge about SCI.