Improving communication and training for enhanced echinobase access
Dissemination: Communication, Training and Outreach in Support of Enhanced Echinobase
This study is all about making it easier for researchers and the public to find and use information about echinoderms, like starfish and sea urchins, by improving communication and offering training on how to use the echinobase database.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11304886 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the dissemination of information related to echinobase, which is a database for echinoderm biology. The project aims to improve communication strategies, provide training, and conduct outreach to ensure that researchers and the public can effectively utilize the echinobase resources. By fostering better understanding and accessibility, the research seeks to support advancements in echinoderm studies and related fields.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include researchers, educators, and students interested in echinoderm biology and related disciplines.
Not a fit: Patients not involved in research or education related to echinoderm biology may not receive any direct benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to valuable biological data, benefiting researchers and educators in the field of echinoderm biology.
How similar studies have performed: While this specific approach to enhancing echinobase is novel, similar initiatives in improving data accessibility and communication in scientific research have shown positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Gainesville, United States
- University of Florida — Gainesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hinman, Veronica Frances — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Hinman, Veronica Frances
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.