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, which could help speed up new treatments and improve healthcare 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-11311971 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 economic and technological barriers, allowing researchers to compute and analyze data more efficiently. By ensuring that data is Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR), the project seeks to modernize the biomedical data ecosystem and support better data sharing practices. Patients may benefit indirectly as this research accelerates biomedical advances that could lead to improved 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 analysis for treatment advancements.
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 lead to faster and more effective biomedical discoveries that improve patient care.
How similar studies have performed: 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
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.