Question 1

Who can access Discovery Lab data?

Accepted Answer

Discovery Lab data is available to approved research partners. Access requires a research proposal and IRB documentation, reviewed by the OCRA Governance Committee before credentials are issued.

Question 2

What data is available in Discovery Lab?

Accepted Answer

Discovery Lab provides de-identified clinical data, patient-reported outcomes from the Living Lab registry, treatment patterns, and linked research datasets contributed by approved institutions.

Question 3

Is there a cost to access Discovery Lab?

Accepted Answer

There is no fee for approved academic or nonprofit researchers. Commercial use requires separate licensing. All approved users agree to research-use-only terms before receiving credentials.

Question 4

How long does the approval process take?

Accepted Answer

Governance review typically takes 4–6 weeks from complete submission, depending on proposal complexity and IRB status. Status updates are sent by email throughout the review cycle.