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The Unit has also transitioned clinical trial data Within the MSD EXPRESSIVE study, clinicians were
collection systems from paper-based and legacy trained to use an AI-enhanced Butterfly point-of-care
platforms to fully online systems, enabling secure, ultrasound system for gestational age assessment.
high-volume data capture with real-time monitoring, HIDRU staff are also increasingly engaging with
tracking, and reporting capabilities. Platforms emerging applications of artificial intelligence
such as Medidata and REDCap are now central to through webinars, lectures, and discussion forums
HIDRU’s data management processes, improving addressing AI in global health and clinical research.
research efficiency, data cleaning, and turnaround Although the Unit does not yet have formal AI
time to results. Four HIDRU clinical trials currently governance protocols, some staff members are
use REDCap, including PedMAb1, PedMAb1-Ex, using tools such as Microsoft Copilot to enhance
SAMBULELO, and AfriplexGRT. productivity and workflows.

SAMRC's Chatsworth Clinical Research Site staff.

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