A platform for analyzing pathogen and host data using public resources
Official title: An in integrated platform for multiomic analyses of pathogen and host data using scalable public infrastructure
Funded at Pennsylvania State University, the · NIH-10914501 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new online platform called BRC.analytics that will help researchers studying infectious diseases easily access and analyze important data, making it easier for them to collaborate and work more efficiently.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University Park, United States) |
| Project start | July 18, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $3,275,000 |
| NIH project number | 1U24AI183870-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10914501 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are infectious disease researchers and scientists who require access to large datasets and analytical tools for their work.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in infectious disease research or do not require data analysis tools will likely not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create a comprehensive data analysis platform called BRC.analytics that connects infectious disease researchers with a variety of data, tools, and workflows. It will provide a single workspace where researchers can store, combine, and analyze large datasets related to infectious diseases. The platform will feature high-quality open-source tools and allow users to create complex workflows, all supported by powerful hardware to accommodate many users simultaneously. By simplifying access to diverse data resources, this initiative seeks to enhance collaboration and efficiency in infectious disease research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the ability of researchers to analyze and interpret data related to infectious diseases, leading to better understanding and management of these conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully implemented similar data analysis platforms, indicating a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Pennsylvania State University, the
University Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nekrutenko, Anton — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Nekrutenko, Anton
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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.