Creating a new online resource for women's health research information
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FOR CONSUMER/PUBLIC HEALTH AND TERMINOLOGY APPLICATIONS FOR THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE'S (NLM) OFFICE OF COMPUTER AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (OCCS)
This project is creating a helpful website called DiscoverWHR that makes it easy for everyone to find information about women's health research, including funding opportunities and ongoing studies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Project ID | NIH-11221097 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to develop the NIH Discovery Service for Women’s Health Research, known as DiscoverWHR, which will serve as a public-facing portal for information related to women's health research. The initiative is a collaboration with the Office of Research on Women’s Health and is designed to help users easily access information about NIH funding, grants, ongoing research, and relevant literature. By establishing a structured framework and roadmap, the project seeks to enhance the visibility and accessibility of women's health research data and resources.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include women seeking information on health research, healthcare providers, and researchers focused on women's health.
Not a fit: Patients who are not focused on women's health or who do not require information on related research may not benefit from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to vital information on women's health research, empowering patients and healthcare providers.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives aimed at improving access to health research information have shown success, indicating a positive outlook for this project.
Where this research is happening
Mclean, United States
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.