Improving data management and analysis for musculoskeletal research
Epidemiology, Bioinformatics, and Study Design (EBSD) Core
This study is all about helping researchers work together better to understand and improve treatments for bone and joint diseases like osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, so they can find new ways to help people like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11140330 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the productivity of musculoskeletal research by providing essential epidemiologic resources and support for data management and analysis. It aims to facilitate collaborations among researchers in basic, translational, and clinical fields, ensuring that discoveries can be effectively translated into human applications. The core will offer access to large databases related to osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, enabling researchers to investigate the causes and progression of bone and joint diseases. Additionally, it will create educational tools and promote innovative research initiatives in genetics and genomics.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, or other musculoskeletal disorders.
Not a fit: Patients with unrelated conditions or those not experiencing musculoskeletal issues may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of bone and joint diseases, benefiting patients with conditions like osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using similar epidemiological and bioinformatics approaches to enhance understanding and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schafer, Anne Louise — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Schafer, Anne Louise
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.