A secure platform for analyzing COVID-19 data
Official title: NCATS: SECURE PLATFORMS SUPPORT FOR THE N3C, NIDAP, AND ASPR
Funded at Palantir Technologies, INC. · NIH-11221081 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about using a big collection of health data from millions of people to help researchers learn more about COVID-19 and find better ways to treat it, all while keeping your personal information safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Palantir Technologies, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Denver, United States) |
| Project start | September 28, 2024 |
| Project end | September 27, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $5,487,858 |
| NIH project number | 75N95023D00027-0-759502400008-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11221081 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or are part of the broader population affected by the pandemic.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not been diagnosed with COVID-19 or are not involved in related clinical research may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the National COVID-19 Cohort Collaborative (N3C), which operates a large data enclave designed to support COVID-19 research. The N3C collects and harmonizes clinical data from over 60 contributors, encompassing more than 6.8 million individuals and 2.2 million COVID cases. By utilizing a secure cloud-based environment, the project ensures that sensitive information is protected while allowing researchers to analyze vast amounts of clinical data to improve understanding and treatment of COVID-19. The platform facilitates collaboration among various NIH institutes and federal agencies to enhance data-driven insights.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies and public health responses to COVID-19.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives utilizing large-scale data aggregation and analysis have shown success in improving patient outcomes and understanding of diseases, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Palantir Technologies, INC.
Denver, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zavertnik, Brian — Palantir Technologies, INC.
- Study coordinator: Zavertnik, Brian
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
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Support for electronic scientific review of COVID-19 data
This study is working to make it easier for researchers to understand COVID-19 by safely sharing and analyzing health data from millions of people, so they can learn more about the virus and improve care for everyone affected.
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.