A core facility for analyzing kidney disease data
Official title: Data Analytic Services Core
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-10915001 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping kidney disease researchers at the University of Michigan by creating a special team that will gather and analyze lots of data to find new ways to understand and treat kidney problems better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $233,963 |
| NIH project number | 5U54DK137314-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10915001 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with kidney diseases or those at risk of developing such conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-kidney related conditions or those not involved in kidney disease research may not benefit from this initiative.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a Data Analytic Services Core (DASC) to support kidney disease researchers at the University of Michigan. The DASC will compile and analyze large-scale data sets from clinical studies and model systems to uncover insights into kidney development, injury, and disease progression. By providing tools for independent data mining, the core aims to identify molecular and clinical markers, critical therapeutic pathways, and patient populations suitable for clinical trials. This initiative seeks to enhance understanding and treatment strategies for kidney diseases through comprehensive data analysis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for patients with kidney diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives utilizing data analytic approaches in kidney disease have shown promise, indicating that this methodology is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Athey, Brian David — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Athey, Brian David
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.