Northwestern Medicine Enterprise Data Warehouse (NMEDW)

Mission

The Northwestern Medicine™ Enterprise Data Warehouse (NMEDW) is a joint initiative across the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Corporation. Its mission is to create a single, comprehensive, and integrated repository of all clinical and research data sources on the campus to facilitate research, clinical quality, healthcare operations, and medical education.

Services Offered

• i2b2: i2b2 is a self-service tool for investigators to explore cohort availability. Learn more about i2b2.
• Data Analytics Developers: Research Analytics employs a team of developers dedicated to satisfying requests for data from the NMEDW for research purposes. Place a request through ServiceNow from the NU or NM networks and log in with your NU or NMHC credentials. If you cannot access the form, request access here. A developer will contact you shortly.
• NMEDW Pilot Data Program: This is an initiative to help jump-start research projects led by less established investigators who do not yet have adequate funding. The purpose of this grant is not to internally fund entire research projects; rather, the goal is to allow young investigators to obtain feasibility or early pilot data in order to seek sustained funding.
• Power Users: Individuals who have skills using advanced database languages can apply to become a Power User. Power Users are granted direct access to the NMEDW to do their work. They must be named on a valid IRB protocol, pass a skills assessment, and take a training course. They are also obligated to comply with all NMEDW policies and procedures.