Improving data services and training for NIH researchers using Azure.
Official title: NIH STRIDES - Azure and Associated Services and Training.
Funded at Dell Federal Systems L.p. · NIH-11191010 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping researchers at the National Institutes of Health use new technology to manage and analyze health data better, which could lead to improved research and ultimately benefit patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dell Federal Systems L.p. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Round Rock, United States) |
| Project start | September 25, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $8,179,252 |
| NIH project number | 3OT2OD032100-01S9 |
| Project ID | NIH-11191010 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients involved in NIH-funded studies that utilize enhanced data services and technologies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of NIH-funded research or those not engaged in studies utilizing these advanced data services may not receive direct benefits.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the capabilities of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by utilizing Azure cloud services to improve data management and analysis. It aims to provide training and resources to NIH researchers, enabling them to leverage advanced technologies for their work. By integrating these services, the project seeks to streamline research processes and enhance collaboration among scientists. Patients may benefit indirectly through improved research outcomes and more efficient data handling in health-related studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more efficient and effective health research, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While the integration of cloud services in research is becoming more common, this specific approach to enhancing NIH capabilities through Azure is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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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
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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.