Data Management and Biostatistics Core for malaria research
Official title: Data Management and Biostatistics Core
Funded at University of South Florida · NIH-11518528 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A data management and biostatistics team helps malaria research in Africa by securely organizing data, performing analyses, and training local scientists.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $51,840 |
| NIH project number | 3U19AI181593-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11518528 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable (institutional core support; no direct patient recruitment described).
✕Less likely to help
Patients are not directly recruited through this core, though findings may inform future malaria research.
What this research studies
This core provides standardized data collection, security features, and audit trails to ensure accurate and trustworthy data. It will offer bioinformatics and biostatistical support across malaria projects, including genomic data analysis and spatial modeling. The team will store data securely in Cameroon, enable sharing among researchers, and train scientists in statistics, bioinformatics, and data management to strengthen local capacity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Improved data quality and analytical capacity could accelerate malaria research and strengthen local scientific skills.
How similar studies have gone: Prior data management cores have shown improvements in data quality and collaboration, with variability depending on infrastructure.
Where this research is happening
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University of South Florida
Tampa, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nji, Akindeh Mbuh — University of South Florida
- Study coordinator: Nji, Akindeh Mbuh
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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.