Research Infrastructure Development and Engineering (RIDE)

Our Mission

The Research Infrastructure Development and Engineering core (RIDE) in College of Medicine Research Information Technology is tasked with specifying and implementing scalable, reliable and robust information system infrastructure related to support project needs for College of Medicine needs and their partners, which include stakeholders outside of The Ohio State University.

Technology infrastructure

Software solutions that extend past one study or program

Facilitating collaboration

Deploying software beyond Ohio State

Innovative technologies

Pursuing the state of the art in technology

Why consult Research Infrastructure Development and Engineering (RIDE)?

Create and maintain foundational services

By implementing research infrastructure, RIDE reduces the turnaround time on projects and ensures everyone has the tools they need for their work. Thinking long-term allows RIDE to build on previous projects and provide carefully managed, incremental solutions on a solid foundation.

Navigating the ever-changing digital landscape

RIDE pioneers new technologies within RIT, then serves as experts and consultants to show how they streamline processes and will make the research effort easier. The team identifies cutting-edge technologies that have been proven effective at other institutions and operationalizes their use within RIT.