Improving data sharing for aging research
FACTORS IN AGING: Best Practices in Archiving and Sharing Interoperable Longitudinal Data Resources on Aging
This study is working on creating a better way for researchers to share and store important information about aging and Alzheimer's disease, which will help them work together and find new ways to improve care for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10885989 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the infrastructure for sharing and archiving data related to aging and Alzheimer's disease. By developing a standardized system for data interoperability, the project aims to facilitate collaboration among researchers and improve access to valuable longitudinal data. This will help in replicating past studies and discovering new insights that can lead to better interventions for aging-related conditions. Patients can benefit from the advancements in research that this data sharing will support.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, as well as those involved in aging research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affected by aging-related conditions or who do not participate in research may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions and treatments for aging-related conditions, particularly Alzheimer's disease.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives have successfully utilized data interoperability models to enhance collaboration and improve outcomes in health research.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marcotte, John Edwin — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Marcotte, John Edwin
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.