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Solutions built for the rigor of health research

Your research deserves a technical partner, not just a vendor. From custom-built platforms and automated data pipelines to real-world evidence, secure environments, and grant strategy, we handle the complexity so you can focus on the science.

Built for rigor.

Grounded in collaboration.

For over 50 years, Sheps DATA+ has empowered researchers to transform healthcare delivery. We are more than IT support; we are research partners committed to data safety, eliminating bias, and ensuring the integrity of your work. We build the secure, HIPAA-ready environments that allow high-impact science to thrive.

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Sheps Center research team at work

We're your navigator for regulatory roadblocks.

Health research is facing a crisis of complexity. Rising security standards and bureaucratic hurdles can stall even the best ideas. We are the "navigator" you need to walk you through compliance, security assessments, and data management. We don't just build systems; we apply 50 years of institutional knowledge to ensure your study survives the scrutiny of modern regulation.
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Technical research partner for NIH-funded projects
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IT partner for HIPAA-secure health research projects
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Modular tools custom-built for health research
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Hands-on collaboration with technical experts

Our 5 core capabilities to accelerate your timeline

You shouldn't have to build it all yourself.

From grant writing to data visualization, our integrated suite of services acts as a "force multiplier" for your team, removing administrative bottlenecks so you can launch sooner and focus on the science.

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Decades of rigor,
built for today's complexity.

We turn complex regulations into compliant, replicable science.

We don't just process data; we are your tech partner in the complex world of health research. With over 50 years of experience, we combine deep institutional knowledge with cutting-edge security to ensure your study is valid, unbiased, and safe from regulatory roadblocks.

  • We apply 50+ years of institutional knowledge to every project.
  • We act as your "navigator" through complex compliance and security assessments.
  • We prioritize state-of-the-art security protocols to protect your valuable data.
  • We examine bias in data and systems to ensure your results are accurate.
  • We help you shape strong proposals using evidence-based technical strategies.

A clear path from concept to funding

STEP 1

Share your vision

Tell us your goals. We listen first to understand your needs before talking tech.
STEP 2

We map the solution

We turn your ideas into a technical roadmap, filling the gaps your team can’t cover.
STEP 3

We define the scope

Receive a clear timeline and budget estimate to plug directly into your grant application.
STEP 4

Secure the grant

Stop worrying about the "tech part." We help you write your technical implementation plan.
STEP 5

Launch & deliver

We stay with you post-award, executing the technical plan and adapting as your study evolves.
This isn't just a handoff. It's a hands-on partnership. From proposal to publication, we're in it with you.
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Meet Cecil. Named for a pioneer. Built for depth.

Cecil honors , the visionary who established our center in 1968. Dr. Sheps believed in looking beneath the surface to solve complex health problems. Like him, we don't just skim the top; we burrow into the complexity of your data, uncovering the hidden patterns and rigorous insights that define high-quality research.
Curious. Persistent. Insightful. That's the Sheps (Data)+ way.
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Dr. Cecil G. Sheps
Dr. Cecil G. Sheps
(1913-2004)

Recent work from our team

Real projects. Real results.

UNC School of Medicine

Built a national research platform that scales with the science

Custom-built data platform powering a multi-site clinical study with over 5,000 participants.
→ Modular design, scalable, fully HIPAA-compliant
N.C. Department of Health & Human Services

Turned complex Medicaid data into real-time insight

Automated dashboards and predictive models helped state partners track outcomes and report impact in real time.
→ Automated dashboards, 60% reduced labor, faster reporting
All of Us / CLAD

Making claims data usable for longitudinal health research

Built a secure, scalable pipeline to convert messy billing data into usable OMOP records for longitudinal analysis.
→ Spark-based ETL, linked data, 500M+ records transformed
HRSA / RuralGME

Digital infrastructure for rural medical residency expansion

Custom portal supports 100+ rural grantees with step-by-step tracking, resource filtering, and advisor feedback.
→ Interactive roadmap, personalized tracking, secure collab
These are just a few. Want more? Contact us and we can share more projects from our portfolio.