Expanding the AnVIL data system to help researchers access and analyze large genomic datasets
Official title: Expanding the AnVIL Data Ecosystem
Funded at Broad Institute, INC. · NIH-11550070 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national data platform is being expanded to give researchers easier and faster access to diverse genomic data across multiple cloud providers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Broad Institute, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2018 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 3U24HG010262-09S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11550070 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals who contribute genomic or phenotypic data to research consortia or who may be impacted by genomic discoveries could benefit from faster data access and more robust analytical tools.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not participate in data sharing or do not need genomic data analysis may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant aims to grow and improve the AnVIL data ecosystem so researchers can ingest, curate, and analyze large genomic datasets across clouds. It emphasizes making data more accessible to the research community and expanding user adoption. The project will also develop analytical tools tailored to NHGRI initiatives and broaden the user base, including support for individual researchers with valuable data to contribute.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, researchers and clinicians could access more data and more powerful tools to advance genomic discoveries and improve patient care.
How similar studies have gone: The AnVIL has already ingested and managed large data volumes; Phase II aims to scale and broaden this impact with multi-cloud capabilities and enhanced tools.
Where this research is happening
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Broad Institute, INC.
Cambridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lawson, Jonathan — Broad Institute, INC.
- Study coordinator: Lawson, Jonathan
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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.