Creating a collaborative network to improve biomedical research data sharing

CONNECT: Collaborative Network for Nurturing Ecosystems of Common Fund Team Science

NIH-funded research University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-11054660

This study is working on a way to help scientists share and use data better, which could lead to improved treatments and outcomes for patients like you.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Birmingham, United States)
Project IDNIH-11054660 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing biomedical research by developing a collaborative network that improves the sharing and integration of data. It aims to establish evaluation metrics through stakeholder engagement and create automated systems for continuous data collection and reporting. By producing annual reports and dashboards, the project seeks to provide insights and recommendations that can guide biomedical research programs. Patients may benefit from improved research outcomes and more effective treatments as a result of better data utilization.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals involved in or affected by biomedical research initiatives, particularly those who may benefit from improved data-driven approaches.

Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in biomedical research or do not have conditions that are being studied may not receive direct benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective biomedical treatments and improved patient outcomes through enhanced data sharing and integration.

How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives focused on data sharing and integration in biomedical fields have shown promise, indicating that this approach could yield significant advancements.

Where this research is happening

Birmingham, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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