Developing new tools to analyze large biomedical datasets
Official title: Tackling Big Data problems in biomedical sciences with extended similarity methods
Funded at University of Florida · NIH-10931404 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on new tools to help scientists quickly and accurately compare large amounts of biomedical data, which could lead to better drug design and improved medical imaging techniques.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $341,126 |
| NIH project number | 5R35GM150620-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931404 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients involved in clinical trials for new drugs or therapies that rely on advanced data analysis techniques.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in biomedical research or do not require new drug therapies may not see direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating advanced tools that can efficiently analyze and extract information from vast amounts of biomedical data. By improving the methods used to determine the similarity between different objects, the project aims to enhance processes like drug design and molecular dynamics simulations. The new similarity indices being developed will allow for the simultaneous comparison of multiple objects, significantly increasing efficiency and accuracy in data analysis. This could lead to better insights in various biomedical applications, including medicinal chemistry and imaging mass spectrometry.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective drug discovery and improved understanding of complex biological systems.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches in data analysis have shown promise in other biomedical research, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Where this research is happening
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University of Florida
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miranda Quintana, Ramon Alain — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Miranda Quintana, Ramon Alain
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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.