Improving access to large biomedical data sets using cloud technology
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['FUNDING_OTHER'] · DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P. · NIH-11194030
This study is working to make it easier for researchers to access and share important health data using cloud technology, so they can develop new tools and treatments that benefit everyone.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P. (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ROUND ROCK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11194030 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This initiative focuses on creating partnerships with commercial cloud service providers to enhance access to and computation on large biomedical data sets. By establishing standards that ensure data is Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR), the project aims to modernize the biomedical data ecosystem. It will test and assess cloud infrastructure models to facilitate the storage and sharing of individual datasets, ultimately making them more accessible to researchers and the broader community. The initiative also seeks to develop new computational tools that can be utilized by a wider audience, thereby accelerating biomedical advances.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients involved in biomedical research studies that rely on large data sets for analysis and discovery.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in biomedical research or do not have access to studies utilizing these data sets may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the ability of researchers to access and utilize large biomedical data sets, leading to faster and more effective medical discoveries.
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
ROUND ROCK, UNITED STATES
- DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P. — ROUND ROCK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HAMMONDODWYER, AMY K — DELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P.
- Study coordinator: HAMMONDODWYER, AMY K
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.