Creating a centralized platform for biomedical research data
The CFDE Workbench
This study is creating a user-friendly online tool to help researchers share and access important health data, which could lead to new treatments and better care for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10851224 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to integrate and sustain transformative datasets and bioinformatics tools produced by the NIH Common Fund programs. By establishing the CFDE Workbench, which includes an information portal, data resource portal, and knowledge portal, the project seeks to enhance collaboration and accessibility of biomedical research data. Patients can benefit from improved data sharing and insights that may lead to new discoveries in treatment and medication. The approach involves developing full-stack web applications that will serve as a comprehensive resource for researchers and the public.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients involved in or affected by conditions studied through NIH Common Fund programs.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions not covered by the NIH Common Fund programs may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the accessibility and utility of biomedical data, leading to improved patient outcomes through better-informed medical research.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives aimed at integrating biomedical data have shown promise, indicating that this approach could lead to significant advancements in the field.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ma'ayan, Avi — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Ma'ayan, Avi
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.