Creating a collaborative network to improve biomedical research data sharing
Official title: CONNECT: Collaborative Network for Nurturing Ecosystems of Common Fund Team Science
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-11054660 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $612,790 |
| NIH project number | 5U54OD036472-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11054660 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
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.
✕Less likely to help
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.
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.
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 gone: 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
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Greene, Casey S — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Greene, Casey S
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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.