Creating a national database for metabolomics data
National Metabolomics Data Repository - nextgen Metabolomics Workbench
This study is creating an easy-to-use online database for scientists to share and analyze information about how our bodies process substances, which could help improve our understanding of health conditions that affect metabolism, ultimately benefiting patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10202576 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to establish a cloud-based National Metabolomics Data Repository that will allow researchers to easily access, share, and analyze metabolomics data. By developing a user-friendly interface and standardized protocols, the project seeks to enhance the interoperability and reusability of metabolomics data across the scientific community. Patients may benefit indirectly as this repository could lead to advancements in understanding metabolic processes related to various health conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with metabolic disorders or those interested in the implications of metabolomics in health and disease.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to metabolism or those not engaged in research activities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the understanding of metabolism-related diseases and enhance personalized medicine approaches.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives have successfully established similar data repositories, indicating a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Subramaniam, Shankar — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Subramaniam, Shankar
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.