Improving access to large biomedical data sets through cloud partnerships
Official title: STRIDES
Funded at Carahsoft Technology Corporation · NIH-11192515 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The STRIDES Initiative is working to make it easier for researchers to access and use large amounts of health data in the cloud, which could help speed up discoveries and lead to better treatments 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 start | March 1, 2023 |
| Project end | February 28, 2033 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,703,200 |
| NIH project number | 3OT2OD027060-02S7 |
| Project ID | NIH-11192515 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals affected by conditions that require extensive biomedical data analysis for treatment advancements.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions that do not rely on large data sets for research or treatment may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
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 better research outcomes. By developing cloud infrastructure and services, the project will enable researchers to utilize extensive data resources more effectively, ultimately accelerating biomedical discoveries. Patients may benefit from improved research capabilities that lead to advancements in treatments and healthcare solutions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the speed and efficiency of biomedical discoveries, leading to better treatment options for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully utilized cloud computing to enhance data accessibility and analysis in biomedical fields, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Carahsoft Technology Corporation
Reston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Drinkwine, Terry — Carahsoft Technology Corporation
- Study coordinator: Drinkwine, Terry
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Improving access to large biomedical data sets through cloud partnerships
The STRIDES Initiative is working to make it easier for researchers to access and use large health data, which could help speed up new treatments and improve healthcare for patients like you.
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Improving access to large biomedical data sets through cloud computing partnerships
The STRIDES Initiative is working to make it easier for researchers to access and use large health data sets, which could help speed up medical discoveries and lead to better treatments for patients like you.
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Improving access to large biomedical data sets through cloud partnerships
The STRIDES Initiative is working to make it easier for researchers to access and analyze large amounts of health data using cloud technology, which could help speed up new discoveries in medicine that may benefit patients like you.
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.