Creating a comprehensive data resource for kidney and urinary tract health
Official title: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases ATLAS (D2K-ATLAS) Center as an accessible, comprehensive data portfolio for renal and genitourinary development and disease
Funded at Brigham and Women's Hospital · NIH-10708942 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful online resource that gathers and organizes important information about kidney and urinary tract development and diseases, making it easier for researchers to find and understand data to improve our health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 25, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $1,620,454 |
| NIH project number | 5U24DK135157-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10708942 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with kidney or urinary tract conditions, as well as those interested in the underlying biological mechanisms of these diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with unrelated health conditions or those not affected by kidney or urinary tract diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a comprehensive data portfolio that organizes and curates complex molecular data related to kidney and urinary tract development and diseases. By utilizing advanced computational methods and visualization tools, the project will enable researchers to access and analyze data from various studies, facilitating new insights into human health. The goal is to connect molecular data across different consortia, allowing researchers of all experience levels to explore relationships and generate new hypotheses about renal and genitourinary health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of kidney and urinary tract diseases, leading to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully utilized similar data-driven approaches to enhance understanding of complex biological systems, indicating potential for success in this novel project.
Where this research is happening
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Valerius, Michael Todd — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Valerius, Michael Todd
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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.