Center for Biomedical Informatics
Formalizing Excellence. Accelerating Discovery.
August
2026
Welcome to our inaugural newsletter — the official launch of the HABITAT ecosystem, our formalized service categories, and a redesigned digital home for the MU research community.
Monthly Highlights
This month we are celebrating the official launch of the HABITAT ecosystem.
Explore the Database
Our data infrastructure supports both local and national collaborative research. Our core participation includes the Greater Plains Collaborative (GPC) and PCORnet®.
Services & Platforms
HABITAT Ecosystem
Our 3-tier model for secure data access:
  • Tier 1: Discovery (i2b2, ATLAS)
  • Tier 2: RACH (Research Analytics & Compute Hub)
  • Tier 3: Fulfillment (Honest Broker)
Other Platforms
We also support REDCap, Oracle Health, and HCUP databases.
Full Service Catalog →
New Digital Hub
Redesigned Website
Visit our new website to explore expanded content:
  • Research Stories: Project highlights.
  • Publications: Informatics breakthroughs.
  • Meet the Team: Connect with experts.
  • RES Manual: Technical guides.
Explore Now →
Office Hours & Training
Service Q&A: Wednesdays (3–4 PM) or Fridays (9–10 AM). Deep-dive Training: 2nd and 4th Tuesday (12–1 PM). Join via Zoom.
About Us
We provide informatics expertise and capabilities to accelerate innovations in precision health that improve health outcomes for Missourians and the world.
National Research Resources
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