A platform for managing and analyzing immunology data
Official title: THE IMMUNOLOGY DATABASE AND ANALYSIS PORTAL (IMMPORT)
NIH-10896889 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on making it easier for researchers studying immune responses in biodefense to collect, store, and share important data, so they can better understand and analyze how our immune system works.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $3,622,722 |
| NIH project number | 316201200036W-P00003-759302200001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10896889 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals involved in immunology research or those who require access to comprehensive immunological data.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not engaged in immunology research or do not require access to specialized data may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the ImmPort platform, which provides bioinformatics support for biodefense immunology research. It aims to improve methods for data collection, storage, and sharing, ensuring that clinical data is easily accessible and usable for researchers. The project will also develop new tools for data integration and retrieval, as well as provide technical support to users, making it easier for them to analyze immunological data effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the accessibility and usability of immunology data for researchers, leading to better insights and advancements in biodefense.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in developing similar bioinformatics platforms, indicating a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Dulles, United States
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Butte, Atul
- Study coordinator: Butte, Atul
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.