Improving access to infectious disease research data
MIDAS Coordination Center
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · NIH-10691317
This study is working to make it easier for researchers to share and use information about infectious diseases, which could help find better treatments and prevention methods for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10691317 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the accessibility of models and datasets related to infectious diseases, particularly through the establishment of a MIDAS Coordinating Center. By focusing on the FAIR Data Principles, the project seeks to make research products more findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable. The approach includes leveraging technology and fostering community engagement to overcome barriers to data sharing. Patients may benefit indirectly as improved data access can lead to faster discoveries in infectious disease treatments and prevention.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals affected by infectious diseases, particularly in regions where data access is limited.
Not a fit: Patients with non-infectious diseases or those outside the geographic focus may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to quicker advancements in the understanding and treatment of infectious diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives have successfully improved data sharing and accessibility in scientific communities, indicating a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH — PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HOCHHEISER, HARRY S — UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH
- Study coordinator: HOCHHEISER, HARRY S
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.
Conditions: Communicable Diseases, Infectious Disease Pathway, Infectious Diseases, Infectious Disorder, Disease