Improving access to large biomedical data sets through cloud partnerships
STRIDES
The STRIDES Initiative is working to make it easier for researchers to access and share large amounts of health data using cloud technology, which could help speed up the discovery of new treatments and improve care for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Carahsoft Technology Corporation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Reston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10793259 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The STRIDES Initiative aims to enhance biomedical research by partnering with commercial cloud service providers to overcome barriers in accessing and computing large biomedical data sets. This initiative focuses on making data Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) to facilitate research advancements. By developing and testing cloud infrastructure models, the initiative seeks to modernize the biomedical data ecosystem and improve data sharing among researchers. Patients may benefit indirectly as this research accelerates the development of new treatments and technologies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals affected by conditions that require innovative biomedical solutions and treatments.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions that are not addressed by the current biomedical data sets or those not involved in research may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to faster and more efficient biomedical discoveries that improve patient care and treatment options.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives have successfully utilized cloud computing to enhance data accessibility and collaboration in biomedical research, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Reston, United States
- Carahsoft Technology Corporation — Reston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Drinkwine, Terry — Carahsoft Technology Corporation
- Study coordinator: Drinkwine, Terry
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.