Developing tools to protect patient privacy while sharing biomedical data
Tools to Address the Challenges of Preserving Privacy in Sharing and Analysis of Biomedical Data
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-10878909
This study is working on ways to keep your personal health information safe while still allowing researchers to use important genetic and medical data to make new discoveries, so everyone can feel more comfortable sharing their information for better healthcare.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10878909 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the challenge of balancing patient privacy with the need for widespread access to genetic, epigenetic, and clinical data for biomedical research. It aims to systematically quantify potential privacy leakages from human-derived biological data and develop software tools that enhance privacy during data analysis. By creating a modular tool suite, the project seeks to adapt to various data types and analysis needs, ensuring that patient information remains secure while facilitating important medical discoveries. This approach will help build trust between patients and researchers, promoting better collaboration in the medical field.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals whose genetic and clinical data could contribute to understanding diseases while ensuring their privacy is protected.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in biomedical research or do not have their data shared for analysis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer sharing of biomedical data, ultimately accelerating medical advancements and improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of enhancing privacy in data sharing is gaining attention, this specific combination of privacy quantification and tool development is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GURSOY, GAMZE — COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: GURSOY, GAMZE
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.