BioData Catalyst Data Management Core Program
Funded at Research Triangle Institute · NIH-11638380 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A data-management program that makes NHLBI-funded heart, lung, blood, and sleep research data easier to use and share, with strong data security and AI-powered tools.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Triangle Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Research Triangle Park, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $8,492,000 |
| NIH project number | 3OT2HL167310-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11638380 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinicians who generate or analyze NHLBI-funded health data and need secure, standardized data management and AI-assisted tools.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient benefit is not guaranteed; the grant focuses on data infrastructure and tools rather than individual patient care.
What this research studies
This program helps researchers organize and prepare large, complex health data for secure, accessible analysis. It brings together RTI International and top universities to create automated tools and a harmonized data model so studies can be compared and reused. The project emphasizes rapid responses to new priorities and technologies, enabling more efficient discovery and collaboration across NHLBI-funded research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: It could accelerate discoveries in heart, lung, blood, and sleep health by making data easier to access and analyze.
How similar studies have gone: Previous cycles established scalable data processes and automated de-identification tools that improved data usability, suggesting potential for continued impact.
Where this research is happening
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Research Triangle Institute
Research Triangle Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Siege, Bruce — Research Triangle Institute
- Study coordinator: Siege, Bruce
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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.