Managing Biological Samples and Health Data for Research
Biobank, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
This project helps researchers collect, store, and understand biological samples and health information to learn more about diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11091577 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This core facility provides three key services to support health research. First, it carefully processes and prepares biological samples, such as blood, for further study, ensuring they meet high standards. Second, it securely stores these valuable samples in a biobank, making sure they are well-preserved and easily accessible to researchers when needed. Finally, the core uses advanced computer methods, including biostatistics and bioinformatics, to analyze the genetic and immune information from these samples, helping to uncover important patterns related to health and disease.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients who have provided blood samples or other biological materials to studies supported by this biobank are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients who have not contributed samples to the specific research programs supported by this core may not directly receive benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: By carefully managing and analyzing these samples, researchers can gain deeper insights into diseases, potentially leading to new ways to prevent or treat them.
How similar studies have performed: This approach builds on established methods for managing biological samples and analyzing complex health data, which have proven successful in many areas of medical discovery.
Where this research is happening
Gainesville, United States
- University of Florida — Gainesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Concannon, Patrick — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Concannon, Patrick
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.