Creating a secure platform for better access to health data.
Official title: Creation of a Trusted Data Broker, Development of a Data Access Platform and Design of a Public Private Partnership to Implement the NIH's Data COUNTS Program for Access to Quality Data.
Funded at Foundation for the NIH · NIH-11259599 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new online tool that will help researchers get the health information they need more easily and safely, so they can find better ways to improve patient care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Foundation for the NIH NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (North Bethesda, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 25, 2024 |
| Project end | September 24, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $2,499,856 |
| NIH project number | 3OT2OD039723-01S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11259599 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients whose health data can contribute to broader health studies and who are part of systems that utilize electronic health records.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have their health data recorded in electronic health records or who are not part of the targeted health systems may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a Trusted Data Broker that will enhance access to health data, making it easier for researchers to collect and analyze patient information. By establishing a cloud-based platform that adheres to open-industry standards, the initiative seeks to streamline the data collection process, reduce costs, and improve the quality of health outcomes. The project will involve collaboration among various stakeholders to ensure that data is securely ingested, transmitted, and analyzed, ultimately allowing for more efficient health research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the speed and quality of health data access, leading to better health outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focused on improving health data access and interoperability have shown promise, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Foundation for the NIH
North Bethesda, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Adam, Stacey — Foundation for the NIH
- Study coordinator: Adam, Stacey
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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.