Creating a system for better data sharing and management in health research
The Harvard Dataverse repository: A generalist repository integrated with a Data Commons
This study is working to make it easier for researchers to find and share important health data by creating a better system for accessing information, so they can use it more effectively in their work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10413646 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the way health data is managed and shared by integrating established data repositories into a cohesive system. By developing collaborative approaches, the project will improve the search and discovery of NIH-funded data, making it easier for researchers to access and utilize this information. The initiative also focuses on educating users about best practices for data sharing and ensuring that data is managed according to FAIR principles, which emphasize Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, and Reusability.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include researchers and healthcare professionals who rely on data for their work in health-related fields.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in research or do not require access to health data may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the accessibility and usability of health data for researchers, leading to better-informed medical advancements.
How similar studies have performed: Other initiatives focused on improving data sharing and management have shown success, indicating that this approach is promising and builds on established practices.
Where this research is happening
Cambridge, United States
- Harvard University — Cambridge, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: King, Gary — Harvard University
- Study coordinator: King, Gary
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.