Creating a centralized archive for neurophysiology data
DANDI: Distributed Archives for Neurophysiology Data Integration
This study is creating a user-friendly online system to collect and share a huge amount of brain research data, making it easier for everyone—from beginners to experts—to access and learn from it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts Institute of Technology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11080194 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a distributed archive system to integrate and standardize neurophysiology data from various sources. By utilizing best practices and accessible platforms, the project aims to gather and disseminate a vast amount of neuroscientific data, which currently includes over 400TB from more than 100 datasets. The archive will support users of varying expertise levels, offering web-based and programmatic access to the data, along with training opportunities through tutorials and workshops. This initiative is part of the BRAIN Initiative, which seeks to advance neuroscience research through improved data accessibility and integration.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include neuroscience researchers and developers who require access to large datasets for their studies.
Not a fit: Patients not involved in neuroscience research or those not utilizing neurophysiology data may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the accessibility and usability of neurophysiology data for researchers, leading to advancements in understanding brain function and disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives have successfully implemented similar data integration approaches, indicating a promising potential for this project.
Where this research is happening
Cambridge, United States
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Cambridge, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ghosh, Satrajit Sujit — Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Study coordinator: Ghosh, Satrajit Sujit
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.