Improving access to genomic data science education for diverse institutions.
Official title: EXPANDING THE GENOMIC DATA SCIENCE COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR NHGRI.
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10944109 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to provide better training and resources in genomics and data science for community colleges and schools that serve minority students, so they can learn how to use important genomic data tools and improve their educational opportunities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $749,068 |
| NIH project number | 75N92023P00302-0-0-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10944109 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include students and faculty from community colleges and minority-serving institutions interested in genomic data science.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affiliated with educational institutions or who are not pursuing studies in genomics or data science may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance educational opportunities in genomics and data science for institutions that lack resources, particularly community colleges and minority-serving institutions. By developing training materials and increasing outreach, the project seeks to empower a wider range of undergraduate institutions to access genomic data science. The initiative will utilize the Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization, and Informatics Lab-space (AnVIL), a cloud-based resource that facilitates data sharing and analysis for the genomic community.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly diversify the genomic data science workforce and improve educational access for underrepresented institutions.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in increasing diversity and access in STEM fields, indicating a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schatz, Michael — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Schatz, Michael
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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.