Creating a training center for biomedical data resources
Official title: Fostering Meaningful Use of Common Fund Data
Funded at Oak Ridge Associated Universities · NIH-11075663 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a training center to help biomedical researchers, especially new students and early-career scientists, learn how to find and use important health data more easily, while also connecting them with experienced mentors for support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oak Ridge Associated Universities NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oak Ridge, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | September 14, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,198,151 |
| NIH project number | 1OT2OD037922-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11075663 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include postgraduate students and early-stage investigators in the biomedical field.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in biomedical research or do not have a background in data science may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to establish a training center that will enhance the use of biomedical data by ensuring that data assets are easily findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable. The center will provide tailored training programs and resources to support biomedical researchers, particularly postgraduate students and early-stage investigators. It will also facilitate outreach activities and a mentoring program to connect less experienced researchers with seasoned bioinformaticians. By addressing gaps in training and fostering a collaborative learning environment, the center seeks to expand the user base of Common Fund data resources.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the ability of biomedical researchers to utilize complex data sets effectively, leading to advancements in medical research and patient care.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focused on training and data accessibility in biomedical fields have shown success, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Oak Ridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gibson, Lafrancis — Oak Ridge Associated Universities
- Study coordinator: Gibson, Lafrancis
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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.