Improving access to large biomedical data sets through cloud partnerships
STRIDES
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION · NIH-11194149
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.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (RESTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11194149 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
The STRIDES Initiative aims to enhance biomedical research by partnering with commercial cloud service providers to make large data sets more accessible and easier to analyze. This initiative focuses on overcoming economic and technological barriers, ensuring that data is Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR). By developing cloud infrastructure and computational tools, the project seeks to modernize the biomedical data ecosystem and facilitate collaboration among researchers. Patients may benefit indirectly as this research accelerates advancements in biomedical science and healthcare.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals with conditions that require extensive biomedical data analysis for better treatment strategies.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions that do not rely on large data sets or computational analysis may not see direct benefits from this research.
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 initiatives have successfully utilized cloud computing to enhance data accessibility 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.