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IT Infrastructure
Data infrastructures must be consistently and systematically established and further developed. This is the only way to significantly improve the data situation in Germany for medical research and better patient care.

Sebastian C. Semler, TMF Managing DirectorThe focus on a decentralized research data infrastructure is the right approach.
Introduction of the Workgroup
The TMF Workgroup IT Infrastructure and Quality Management (WG IT-QM) aims to support the work processes in collaborative medical research projects and contribute to a high quality of processes and results.

The German Portal for Medical Research Data (FDPG)
At the German Portal for Medical Research Data (FDPG), researchers can centrally apply for health data and biosamples from the German university medicine for scientific investigations.
The portal was developed within the Medical Informatics Initiative (MII) and is operated by the TMF.
Projects on the Topic [German only]
The TMF is a coordinating body for strategically relevant collaborative research projects at national and international levels. It is also involved in many small and large research projects as a specialized partner with a high level of expertise, particularly in legal, data protection, and ethical issues. In addition, it is involved in the development of concepts and project ideas for ministries and scientific institutions - regionally, nationally, and internationally.

TMF Portal ToolPool Health Research - a portal for IT tools and information.
With the ToolPool Health Research, the TMF has designed a portal that supports the development, operation, and expansion of high-performance IT infrastructures for medical research.
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