RIOHCT Central Database Project

Mission

The Central Database Project aims to systematically collect, standardize, and manage data from various sources within the Research Institute of Oncology, Hematology, and Cell Therapy (RIOHCT). Our mission is to create a centralized, secure, and accessible data infrastructure to support cutting-edge research in oncology, hematology, and cell therapy.

Project Objectives

Centralize and integrate data from internal software, research projects, registries, HIS, and laboratories.
Separate data layers from software to enhance security, quality, and access control.
Establish a cloud-based infrastructure for reliable data storage, processing, and validation.
Provide data-driven services to researchers, including data catalog browsing, metadata search, and secure data access requests.
Standardize software-database interactions using RESTful APIs for future scalability.

Our Team

Prof. Ghasem Janbabaei

Head of the Institute

Dr. Tahereh Rostami

Deputy for Research, Project Manager

Mr. Mohammad Golmahi

AI Specialist and Central Database Architect

Ms. Lyila Sharifi

Epidemiologist, PhD Candidate in Health Economics

Ms. Zohreh Shahabi

Biostatistics Specialist

Dr. Ahmad Reza Shamshiri

Epidemiologist, Scientific Advisor

Dr. Babak Arjemand

PhD Candidate in Applied Cell Sciences

Dr. Ghazal Razani

Clinical Researcher

Dr. Mohammad Reza Rostami

Clinical Expert

Ms. Tahereh Mirfallah

Nurse and Data Supporter

Ms. Seyyedeh Hamideh Alavizadeh

Nurse and Clinical Collaborator

Ms. Samira Ziafat

Nurse and Clinical Coordinator

Project Milestones

Phase 1: Infrastructure Setup

Cloud VPS, database, and backup setup; Linux server and website deployment (In Progress).

Phase 2: Data Model Design

Identify existing systems, design PostgreSQL schema, and document data models (In Progress).

Phase 3: Data Loading

Clean and migrate existing data, define access levels, and establish REST APIs.

Phase 4: Operational Transition

Enforce API-based software connections, provide technical documentation, and maintain the system.

Database Overview

The Central Database will serve as the backbone for RIOHCT’s research activities, integrating data from various registries:

patient_regis3: Master demographic records.
transplant_regis3: Transplant event details.
lab_reports_regis3: Post-transplant lab results (CBC, CMP, etc.).
gvhd_reports_regis3: Graft-versus-host disease reports.
infection_reports_regis3: Infection episodes and microbiology results.
survival_reports_regis3: Survival outcomes and follow-up status.

Data quality is ensured through rigorous quality control (QC) checks, with statuses like Valid, Corrected, or Flagged for manual review.

Project Updates

Latest updates on the Central Database Project will be posted here as they become available. Please check back for progress reports and new developments.