Biomedical Data Sets and Services Core for biomedical and behavioral research
Official title: Biomedical Data Sets and Services Core
Funded at University of Kansas Lawrence · NIH-11372863 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A University of Kansas program is creating a central data hub to connect medical, environmental, health records, and survey data to help researchers study how biology and behavior influence health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Lawrence NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lawrence, United States) |
| Project start | April 15, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $163,727 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM152280-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11372863 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinicians who work with complex health data and are part of KU COBRE projects may benefit.
✕Less likely to help
This core mainly serves researchers; direct patient benefits depend on downstream studies and applications.
What this research studies
The BDSSC will help researchers find and obtain data, create analysis-ready datasets, and provide statistical support for projects that combine biomedical, environmental, and survey information. It focuses on linking diverse data sources to better understand health outcomes and the role of behavior and environment. The center aims to support both current researchers and new faculty by expanding data services and collaboration across biomedical and social sciences. This is a Phase 1 COBRE effort designed to build lasting capacity for data-intensive health research in the region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could benefit from faster translation of data-driven findings into interventions that improve health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other COBRE data cores have shown that centralized data services accelerate research progress and grant success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kansas Lawrence
Lawrence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ginther, Donna K. — University of Kansas Lawrence
- Study coordinator: Ginther, Donna K.
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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.