Centralized support for managing and analyzing diverse data types in drug discovery.
Official title: Data Management Core
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-10974394 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about building a helpful system that makes it easier for researchers to share and work with data related to discovering new drugs, so they can collaborate better and make progress faster.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $136,738 |
| NIH project number | 1U19NS138975-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10974394 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals involved in or affected by conditions requiring analgesic treatments, such as chronic pain or back pain.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to analgesic treatments or those not involved in drug discovery processes may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on creating a centralized Data Management Core (DMC) that will support the generation, management, and analysis of various data types related to drug discovery. The DMC will establish a robust infrastructure to facilitate collaboration among researchers, ensuring effective data harmonization, aggregation, and sharing. Led by an experienced team, the DMC aims to implement best practices in data management and provide essential tools and expertise throughout the research process.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of drug discovery processes, potentially leading to better treatment options for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully utilized centralized data management approaches to improve drug discovery outcomes, indicating that this methodology is both tested and promising.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schnitzer, Mark J — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Schnitzer, Mark J
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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.