Improving the understanding of COVID-19 virus evolution by adding patient information to genetic data
Enriching SARS-CoV-2 sequence data in public repositories with information extracted from full text articles
This study is working to improve our understanding of COVID-19 by gathering important information about patients from research articles, which will help scientists see how the virus affects different people and track its changes over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tempe, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10701081 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the available SARS-CoV-2 genetic sequence data by extracting and integrating patient metadata from published articles. By analyzing existing genomic data, the project identifies gaps in patient information such as demographics and clinical severity, which are crucial for understanding the virus's impact on different populations. The methodology involves linking genetic sequences to their corresponding publications to enrich the data available for epidemiological studies. This comprehensive approach will help researchers uncover trends in virus evolution and its implications for public health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals affected by COVID-19, particularly those with varying clinical severities and demographic backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who have not been diagnosed with COVID-19 or are not involved in related research may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better insights into COVID-19 transmission and severity, ultimately improving public health responses and patient care.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has successfully utilized similar approaches to enhance genomic databases, indicating a promising potential for this project.
Where this research is happening
Tempe, United States
- Arizona State University-Tempe Campus — Tempe, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Scotch, Matthew — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Scotch, Matthew
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.