Data Science Core to boost biomedical research capacity
Official title: Data Science Core
Funded at Dartmouth College · NIH-11395451 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A data science center is being built at Dartmouth and partner colleges to help scientists analyze big biomedical data more effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hanover, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2010 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $292,177 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM103506-17 |
| Project ID | NIH-11395451 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and students at the NH-INBRE network who work on biomedical projects and need data science support.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly involved in data analysis projects may not experience immediate benefits.
What this research studies
This grant funds a shared Data Science Core to strengthen computational training and infrastructure across eight undergraduate institutions and two lead institutions. It aims to accelerate data-driven biomedical research by providing access to modern computing resources and cross-institution collaboration. The core will support projects at all stages, helping researchers turn complex data into meaningful biological insights. By building capacity at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions, the program seeks to broaden participation and improve the quality and speed of translational science.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could benefit from faster, more accurate biomedical discoveries that translate into better diagnostics and treatments.
How similar studies have gone: Similar data science cores have improved collaborative research capacity and data handling at multiple institutions, with positive downstream impacts on biomedical findings.
Where this research is happening
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Dartmouth College
Hanover, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thomas, W Kelley — Dartmouth College
- Study coordinator: Thomas, W Kelley
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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.