Improving health data sharing for better public health policies
Data Archiving and Dissemination for Comparative Population Science
['FUNDING_R03'] · COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-10705659
This study is all about making health information from different communities, especially those outside the U.S., easier to share and understand, so that researchers and decision-makers can learn more about health trends and behaviors around the world, ultimately helping to improve public health for everyone.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R03'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10705659 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the sharing and accessibility of health data from diverse populations, particularly from non-U.S. communities. By utilizing a long-term study from Nepal, the project aims to create tools that facilitate the dissemination of valuable data on human behavior and health. This will help researchers and policymakers understand health trends and social behaviors across different cultures, ultimately leading to improved public health strategies. The methodology includes analyzing existing data and developing new platforms for data sharing and interpretation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, particularly those living in or connected to non-U.S. populations.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of or do not have access to the populations being studied may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective public health policies that are informed by a broader range of population data.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using comparative population data to inform public health policies, indicating that this approach has potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HERMOSILLA, SABRINA — COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: HERMOSILLA, SABRINA
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.
Conditions: coronavirus infectious disease-19