Creating tools to process and integrate human biological data.
Computational tools for uniform processing and integration of human reference atlas data [2 of 5]
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY · NIH-11114934
This study is working on creating easy-to-use computer tools that help scientists combine and understand different types of human health data, which could lead to better insights about diseases and how our bodies work, ultimately benefiting patients like you.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11114934 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing standardized computational tools that will allow for the uniform processing and integration of various human biological data sets. By utilizing a consistent computational algorithm across different data modalities, the project aims to enhance the storage, indexing, and display of these datasets, making it easier for researchers to analyze and compare them. Patients may benefit from improved understanding of human biology and disease through better data integration and accessibility. The project will also expand to include new data types from additional tissue mapping centers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals with conditions that are being studied through the HuBMAP initiative, particularly those related to human anatomy and tissue biology.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to the biological data being integrated or those not involved in the HuBMAP initiative may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant advancements in how human biological data is processed and utilized, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives have successfully implemented similar computational approaches for data integration, suggesting a promising potential for this project.
Where this research is happening
PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES
- CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY — PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RUFFALO, MATTHEW — CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: RUFFALO, MATTHEW
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.