A platform for sharing and analyzing data related to hearing and balance.
The gEAR portal - Advancing Data Sharing, Analysis and Discovery for Hearing and Balance Research
['FUNDING_U01'] · UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE · NIH-11063818
This study is working to make a helpful online tool called the gEAR portal even better, so researchers can easily access and understand data about hearing and balance issues without needing to be tech experts.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11063818 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the gEAR portal, a cloud-based resource that allows researchers to explore and analyze multi-omic data related to hearing and balance without needing advanced programming skills. By continuously curating and uploading new datasets, the gEAR aims to make complex biological data more accessible to biologists, facilitating better insights into auditory and balance disorders. The project will improve the platform's functionality, enabling researchers to leverage existing data and their own findings more effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with hearing or balance disorders, particularly those over 21 years old.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to hearing or balance may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of hearing and balance disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives utilizing similar data-sharing platforms have shown success in advancing understanding in various biomedical fields.
Where this research is happening
BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE — BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MAHURKAR, ANUP — UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE
- Study coordinator: MAHURKAR, ANUP
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 below.