Improving access to genomic data for echinoderm research
Official title: Dissemination: Communication, Training and Outreach in Support of Enhanced Echinobase
Funded at Carnegie-Mellon University · NIH-10933442 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making an important online tool better for scientists who study sea creatures like starfish and sea urchins, so they can easily find and use information about their genes and development.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Carnegie-Mellon University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2023 |
| Project end | October 31, 2024 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $43,596 |
| NIH project number | 5P41HD095831-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-10933442 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include researchers and educators in the field of developmental biology, particularly those focusing on echinoderms.
✕Less likely to help
Patients or individuals not involved in echinoderm research or education may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing Echinobase, a vital online resource that compiles genomic and biological data for echinoderms, a group of marine animals. The project aims to improve communication and training for current and potential users, ensuring that the database remains functional and up-to-date. By engaging with the research community through workshops and feedback, the initiative seeks to empower researchers to better understand gene regulation during development. The approach emphasizes the importance of making data findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR) for a broader audience.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the availability and usability of genomic data for researchers studying echinoderms, leading to advancements in developmental biology.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives to enhance biological databases have shown success in improving research outcomes and community engagement, indicating a positive precedent for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Carnegie-Mellon University
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hinman, Veronica Frances — Carnegie-Mellon University
- Study coordinator: Hinman, Veronica Frances
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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.