Managing and sharing data for pandemic preparedness
Official title: Data-Management-Core
Funded at Vanderbilt University Medical Center · NIH-10863655 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is setting up a system to safely manage and share important research data about viruses, so scientists can work together better and improve our understanding of diseases that affect our health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | August 20, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $970,215 |
| NIH project number | 1U19AI181979-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10863655 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals involved in immunology and infectious disease research, particularly those working with data related to Bunyavirus and Picornavirus.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in research or those with conditions unrelated to the targeted viruses may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on establishing a Data Management and Sharing Core that will support the Bunyavirus and Picornavirus Pandemic Pathogen Preparedness Center. It aims to create a secure infrastructure for managing and sharing scientific data generated by various projects within the center. The core will ensure that data is preserved, archived, and accessible to investigators while adhering to best practices for data sharing. Additionally, it will provide biostatistical support to enhance the quality of research data related to immunology and infectious diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could improve the efficiency and effectiveness of data sharing among researchers, leading to better preparedness for pandemic pathogens.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focused on data management and sharing in infectious disease contexts have shown success, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Slaughter, James Christopher — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Slaughter, James Christopher
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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.