Creating technologies to protect privacy in biomedical data sharing
Official title: Developing novel technologies that ensure privacy and security in biomedical data science research
Funded at Rutgers the State Univ of Nj Newark · NIH-10756123 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on new ways to keep your health information safe and private so that researchers can share and analyze data about serious conditions like cancer and diabetes without worrying about security issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers the State Univ of Nj Newark NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2020 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $384,451 |
| NIH project number | 5R35GM134927-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10756123 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals affected by complex disorders such as cancer or diabetes, as well as those interested in the privacy and security of their health data.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by complex health conditions or who do not have concerns about data privacy may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing innovative technologies that enhance the privacy and security of biomedical data, which is crucial for advancing the understanding and treatment of complex health conditions like cancer and diabetes. By addressing the challenges posed by data breaches and privacy attacks, the project aims to facilitate safe data sharing among researchers. The approach involves creating comprehensive solutions that can be integrated into existing research platforms, ensuring that patient privacy is maintained while enabling collaborative analysis of health data.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective sharing of biomedical data, ultimately improving patient outcomes in various health conditions.
How similar studies have gone: While there are existing solutions addressing parts of data privacy, this research aims to create a novel, comprehensive approach that has not been fully tested in the biomedical field.
Where this research is happening
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Rutgers the State Univ of Nj Newark
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vaidya, Jaideep — Rutgers the State Univ of Nj Newark
- Study coordinator: Vaidya, Jaideep
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.