Accelerating Translational Research with BERD Core Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
Official title: Delaware Clinical and Translational Research ACCEL Program (BERD Core)
Funded at University of Delaware · NIH-11408694 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A core team of biostatisticians, epidemiologists, and bioinformaticians at multiple Delaware institutions provides advanced data analysis support to improve clinical and translational research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Delaware NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 25, 2013 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $695,600 |
| NIH project number | 5U54GM104941-14 |
| Project ID | NIH-11408694 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Studies involving clinical and translational research with large datasets or new analytical methods could benefit from BERD’s support; researchers and clinicians seeking robust biostatistical and bioinformatic input are ideal collaborators.
✕Less likely to help
This grant primarily funds methodological support; individual patients are not required to participate in a specific trial here.
What this research studies
The BERD Core supports researchers across affiliated institutions by offering expert design, analysis, and interpretation of clinical and translational studies. It embraces modern methods like machine learning, NLP, cloud computing, and geospatial analysis to handle large datasets. This service helps researchers turn complex data into meaningful insights that could inform patient care and public health. By collaborating with partners such as the University of Delaware and Nemours, BERD aims to accelerate high-quality research that could ultimately benefit patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this core could enable faster, more accurate analyses and stronger study designs that translate into better medical knowledge and improved patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Prior BERD cores have helped accelerate translational research through advanced analytics and collaboration; this expansion builds on proven success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Delaware
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jurkovitz, Claudine T — University of Delaware
- Study coordinator: Jurkovitz, Claudine T
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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.