Data Science Core for Alaska Biomedical Research
Official title: Data Science Core
Funded at University of Alaska Fairbanks · NIH-11401001 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Data Science Core in Alaska provides researchers and students with data science tools, training, and services to support biomedical research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alaska Fairbanks NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fairbanks, United States) |
| Project start | September 24, 2001 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $284,828 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103395-25 |
| Project ID | NIH-11401001 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable (research infrastructure grant).
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient participation; primarily supports researchers.
What this research studies
This program offers resources like data infrastructure, cloud computing, and best-practice data management to investigators in Alaska. It aims to connect local researchers with expertise and external resources to fill gaps in infrastructure. Through training and collaboration, it helps investigators handle large biomedical datasets and pursue data-driven studies relevant to health in Alaska.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: It could accelerate biomedical research in Alaska by improving data skills and access to powerful data tools.
How similar studies have gone: Other INBRE Data Science Cores have improved research capacity through data infrastructure and training.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Drown, Devin Merle — University of Alaska Fairbanks
- Study coordinator: Drown, Devin Merle
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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.