Creating a centralized platform for biomedical research data
Official title: The CFDE Workbench
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-11080094 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful online tool for researchers to easily 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 start | September 18, 2023 |
| Project end | September 17, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,750,000 |
| NIH project number | 3OT2OD036435-01S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11080094 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients involved in studies utilizing NIH Common Fund datasets or those affected by conditions targeted by these datasets.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in NIH Common Fund programs or those whose conditions are not represented in the datasets may not receive direct benefits from this research.
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, a data resource portal, and a knowledge portal, the project seeks to enhance accessibility and collaboration among researchers. Patients can benefit from this initiative as it will facilitate the sharing of critical biomedical data, potentially leading to new discoveries and improved treatments. The approach involves developing web-based applications that will serve as a comprehensive resource for biomedical research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of biomedical research, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focused on data integration and sharing have shown success in enhancing biomedical research collaboration and outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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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
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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.