Connecting protein data to enhance biomedical research
UniProt Partnerships with Common Fund Data Ecosystem Resources for Protein-Centric Functional Genomics
This study is working to connect different types of protein data with other health information to help scientists better understand diseases, which could lead to new treatments that benefit patients like you.
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 ID | NIH-10994503 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the integration of protein-related data with various biomedical datasets to enhance our understanding of complex biological systems. By collaborating with multiple data coordinating centers, the project aims to create a more connected ecosystem that allows researchers to access and utilize diverse data sources effectively. Patients may benefit from this work as it could lead to new insights into disease mechanisms and potential treatments based on protein functions and interactions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with genetic conditions or diseases that are influenced by protein functions.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to protein function or those not involved in genetic research may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant advancements in understanding diseases and developing targeted therapies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in integrating diverse biomedical datasets to enhance understanding of biological processes, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- University of Delaware — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wu, Cathy H. — University of Delaware
- Study coordinator: Wu, Cathy H.
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 below.