Improving communication and training for enhanced echinobase access
Official title: Dissemination: Communication, Training and Outreach in Support of Enhanced Echinobase
Funded at University of Florida · NIH-11304886 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | September 22, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $23,676 |
| NIH project number | 7P41HD095831-08 |
| Project ID | NIH-11304886 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include researchers, educators, and students interested in echinoderm biology and related disciplines.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in research or education related to echinoderm biology may not receive any direct benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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University of Florida
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hinman, Veronica Frances — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Hinman, Veronica Frances
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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.