Improving the Echinobase data platform for echinoderm research
Official title: Computational Support for All Echinobase Objectives
Funded at Carnegie-Mellon University · NIH-10933432 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making a helpful online resource better for scientists who study sea creatures like starfish and sea urchins, so they can easily find and use the latest information about their genes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Carnegie-Mellon University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2023 |
| Project end | October 31, 2024 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $144,905 |
| NIH project number | 5P41HD095831-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-10933432 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include researchers and scientists working in the fields of marine biology, ecology, and genomics who require reliable data on echinoderms.
✕Less likely to help
Patients or individuals not involved in research related to echinoderms or marine biology may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the Echinobase, a vital resource for echinoderm data, by ensuring its operational reliability and responsiveness. It involves maintaining and upgrading the necessary hardware, software, and cloud infrastructure to support peak performance. The project also aims to integrate diverse data sources and provide user-friendly tools for researchers to explore echinoderm genomic information. By continuously monitoring and optimizing the system, the research ensures that users have access to accurate and up-to-date information.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to echinoderm genomic data, facilitating advancements in related biological and ecological studies.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focused on improving biological databases have shown success in enhancing data accessibility and usability, indicating a promising outlook for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Carnegie-Mellon University
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vize, Peter D — Carnegie-Mellon University
- Study coordinator: Vize, Peter D
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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.