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 important health data using cloud technology, which could help speed up the discovery of new treatments and improve healthcare for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Four Points Technology, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chantilly, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10793721 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The STRIDES Initiative aims to enhance biomedical research by partnering with commercial cloud service providers to eliminate barriers to accessing large 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 these advancements could lead to faster discoveries in treatments and healthcare solutions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals affected by conditions that rely on large-scale biomedical data for research and treatment development.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions that do not involve large biomedical data sets or those not engaged in research may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly accelerate biomedical advancements, leading to improved treatments and healthcare solutions for patients.
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
Chantilly, United States
- Four Points Technology, LLC — Chantilly, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lipkin, Joel a — Four Points Technology, LLC
- Study coordinator: Lipkin, Joel a
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.