A core facility for managing and analyzing complex data in biomedical research
Official title: Data Science and Statistics Core
Funded at University of California-Irvine · NIH-11118998 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping researchers work together better by providing a central place to manage and analyze large amounts of health data, making it easier to share information and improve the way we understand diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project start | July 11, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $398,025 |
| NIH project number | 5U19AI172725-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11118998 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals involved in or affected by communicable diseases, as well as those participating in studies utilizing complex genomic and epidemiological data.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions that do not involve complex data analysis or those not participating in related research projects may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
What this research studies
The Data Sciences and Statistics Core (DSSC) is designed to support biomedical research by providing a centralized hub for managing and analyzing large datasets, including epidemiological and genomic data. It will facilitate secure data sharing among researchers and ensure consistent data management practices across multiple projects. By integrating expertise in biostatistics and computational biology, the DSSC aims to develop innovative methodologies for analyzing complex data, ultimately enhancing collaboration and research outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of data analysis in biomedical studies, leading to better understanding and treatment of diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives utilizing centralized data cores and biostatistical methodologies have shown success in enhancing collaborative biomedical research efforts.
Where this research is happening
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University of California-Irvine
Irvine, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Worby, Colin — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Worby, Colin
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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.