Evaluating the impact of biomedical tools and methods
Official title: SoS: BIO: Evaluating the Impact of Biomedical Tools and Methods
Funded at Northeastern University · NIH-11120817 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different medical tools and software help scientists make progress in healthcare, with the goal of creating better ways to track their impact, so that patients can benefit from improved medical innovations.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northeastern University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $248,893 |
| NIH project number | 1R01GM158813-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11120817 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals involved in or affected by biomedical innovations and treatments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not engaged in or impacted by biomedical research may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how various biomedical tools, including experimental techniques and software, influence scientific progress and societal outcomes. It aims to create new databases and metrics that accurately capture the usage and impact of these tools, addressing existing gaps in data and understanding. By developing a comprehensive dataset and indicators, the project seeks to provide a clearer picture of how these tools contribute to advancements in biomedicine. Patients may benefit from improved biomedical innovations that arise from a better understanding of these tools.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective biomedical tools and methods that enhance patient care and treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of evaluating the impact of biomedical tools is innovative, similar research has shown that understanding the usage of scientific tools can lead to significant advancements in various fields.
Where this research is happening
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Northeastern University
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Barabasi, Albert-Laszlo — Northeastern University
- Study coordinator: Barabasi, Albert-Laszlo
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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.