Research Assistant
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Your co-pilot for clinical research. Nora unifies idea discovery, PICOT protocol design, literature review, and research proposal drafting in one workflow.
Members chat with Nora. Guests can read how each step works.
Ask Nora · Phase 1
Clinical Ideation & Concept Generation
Skill: Research idea discovery
- Nora Co-Pilot InterfacePhysician inputs a general area of clinical interest or a bedside observation into Nora.
- Algorithmic Idea SuggestionNora analyzes recent medical literature trends to automatically suggest high-yield, novel research questions.
- Specialty GroupingThe engine automatically categorizes the selected idea under the appropriate clinical specialty division matrix.
- Feasibility CheckNora flags potential data accessibility hurdles or structural constraints early in the ideation phase.
Ask Nora · Phase 2
Automated PICOT Protocol Formulation
Skill: PICOT protocol
- Structured Hypothesis BuildingNora converts the approved clinical idea into a rigid PICOT framework (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time).
- Endpoint DefinitionThe co-pilot guides the investigator to clearly separate primary, secondary, and exploratory clinical endpoints.
- Variables MappingNora generates a preliminary list of essential data fields and demographic variables required to validate the hypothesis.
- Protocol Matrix ExportThe system locks the core protocol framework, establishing the logical rules for all downstream workstreams.
Ask Nora · Phase 3
Targeted Literature Review Execution
Skill: Research literature review
- Automated Query SynthesizerNora translates the structured PICOT protocol into optimized, advanced Boolean search strings.
- Database Cross-SearchingThe engine queries major medical registries, such as PubMed Central and Scopus, to pull highly targeted research topic papers.
- Evidence Matrix AssemblyNora builds an interactive, scannable baseline table summarizing current data, identified clinical gaps, and conflicting trial outcomes.
- Reference Library SyncingThe co-pilot formats a clean citation file compatible with reference software platforms like EndNote or Zotero.
Ask Nora · Phase 4
Clinical Research Proposal & Specific Aims Drafting
Skill: Research proposal
- Narrative Co-DraftingNora uses the locked PICOT parameters and the literature matrix to generate a structured, full Clinical Research Proposal.
- Specific Aims FramingThe engine structures clear, punchy "Specific Aims" sections that clearly articulate the study's clinical significance and innovation.
- IRB Pre-Flight AuditNora cross-references institutional policies to build a pre-filled IRB Ethics Checklist, ensuring compliance metrics are integrated from day one.
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Nora supports research planning and does not give patient care advice. In this prototype your project is stored in this browser only, and credits are not charged yet.