Creating a core system for managing data related to vaccines and pandemic preparedness
Data Management Core
This study is creating a special team to help manage and share important data for vaccine research, making sure that scientists can easily access and use this information to prepare for future pandemics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10863338 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on establishing a Data Management Core (DMC) that will support the UCI Vaccines for Pandemic Preparedness Center. The DMC will provide essential informatics infrastructure and ensure data integrity, which is crucial for the quality and efficiency of data generation and management processes. By adhering to the FAIR principles, the DMC aims to make all digital assets, including data, metadata, and software, easily accessible and reusable for the scientific community. This initiative will also involve developing automated systems for data quality control to minimize errors and enhance data interoperability.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals involved in vaccine development or those affected by infectious diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in vaccine research or who do not have a direct connection to infectious disease management may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved data management practices that enhance the speed and effectiveness of vaccine development and pandemic response.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives focusing on data management and sharing in scientific communities have shown success, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
Irvine, United States
- University of California-Irvine — Irvine, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zheng, Kai — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Zheng, Kai
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.