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 use large health data sets, which could lead to better treatments and outcomes 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-11194534 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The STRIDES Initiative aims to enhance the accessibility and usability of large biomedical data sets by partnering with commercial cloud service providers. This initiative focuses on reducing barriers to data access and computing, ensuring that the data is Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR). By developing cloud infrastructure and services, the project seeks to modernize the biomedical data ecosystem and facilitate the sharing of individual datasets among researchers and the broader community. Patients may benefit from improved research outcomes as a result of more efficient data utilization.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals involved in or affected by conditions that rely on large-scale biomedical data analysis.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions that do not utilize large biomedical data sets or those not engaged in research may not see direct benefits from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to faster and more effective biomedical discoveries that directly impact patient care and treatment options.
How similar studies have performed: Other initiatives focusing on cloud computing for biomedical research have shown promise, indicating that this approach could yield significant advancements.
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.