The task of taking a research study from idea through design through execution through publication can seem a daunting challenge, much like rolling a boulder up a hill. That task is all the more challenging when researchers try to go it alone, as each step requires a distinct set of skills. Observational study design requires epidemiologic understanding and statistical methodological expertise. Implementing a study design requires statistical programming ability.  Interpreting and reporting results requires domain knowledge of the clinical problem.

But when you are part of the OHDSI community, you never have to go it alone. And as a team effort, what seems an arduous task can become an efficient and effective process.

We are seeking important research questions that you want to contribute and participate in to take from idea to publication.  The OHDSI community will provide support through every step of the process, working with you to design an appropriate protocol, implement a network analysis package, execute across OHDSI data partners, and prepare a manuscript for publication.  Our goal is to collaboratively complete this network study over the course of 8 weeks across April and May, using the open-source tools and process that OHDSI has established.  
Based on the community input, we have identified four potential network studies that we can carry forward during the Sisyphus Challenge.  Now it is time to determine who in the community is interested in collaborating and contributing to take these questions from good ideas to reliable real-world evidence.