Guides and Documentation (editable draft versions)

The goal of the VRE is to make it easier for researchers to find and securely access data and use it in innovative ways.

The VRE Public Wiki contains learning resources for current and future VRE Users, as well as information for researchers and programs that are interested in learning more about the VRE.  

Getting Started

• To log into your VRE account navigate to: https://vre.charite.de   
• Visit the BIH website to learn about VRE as a module of the Charité Health Data Platform  
• Check out the instructions on how to register a user account or request a Project.  
• Learn about the VRE's Governance and Data Protection policies

Once your account has been set up and your access granted, check out how to navigate the Project canvas and manage your data.  You can learn how to store, process, and analyze your data, as well as how to share it with other members of your team.  

If you are stuck or need help, check out Getting Help or reach out to the team directly at vre-support@charite.de.  

Next Steps

If you've got the basics down and you're looking for more advanced features, check out some of the additional guides below: 

Ready to Get Started? 

Portal Demo Video

Additional Demo Videos:

• VRE Portal Demonstration – January 2021

• How to use VRE Workbench Tools

• How to use Virtual Desktop Applications with the VRE

• How to use Jupyter workbench to process data in the VRE

Additional Information

To learn more about the BIH/Charité Virtual Research Environment check out the BIH website: https://www.bihealth.org/en/network/digital-medicine/bihcharite-virtual-research-environment 

For more information or to find out about how to access the VRE please contact vre-support@charite.de.