Improving data sharing and management in research repositories
Dryad and the Generalist Repository Ecosystem Initiative (GREI)
This project is working to make it easier for researchers to find and share important health data funded by the NIH, so they can use it more effectively and help improve health outcomes for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dryad NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10419162 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This initiative aims to enhance the way research data is managed and shared by integrating established generalist repositories into the NIH data ecosystem. It focuses on creating a cohesive framework that allows researchers to easily search and discover NIH-funded data across various platforms. The project will also promote the adoption of FAIR principles, which emphasize making data Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. By collaborating with other teams, the initiative will develop training programs and analytics to support effective data usage.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include researchers and institutions involved in biomedical and health-related studies who require access to comprehensive data sets.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in research or do not require access to NIH-funded data may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the accessibility and usability of NIH-funded data for researchers and healthcare professionals.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives in data sharing and management have shown success in enhancing research collaboration and data accessibility, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Davis, United States
- Dryad — Davis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gibson, Jennifer — Dryad
- Study coordinator: Gibson, Jennifer
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.