Managing data for Alzheimer's disease research
Core E: Data Management
This study is working on a smart system to help researchers better understand Alzheimer's disease by keeping track of important information about patients, like their test results and medical history, using cloud technology to make it easier for them to analyze the data.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10892911 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a robust data management system to support Alzheimer's disease studies. It involves tracking patient demographics, cognitive test results, and medical histories, while also managing genomic and phenotype data. The project utilizes cloud computing for data storage and analysis, ensuring that researchers have access to high-capacity resources for their studies. By organizing and analyzing this data, the research aims to enhance our understanding of Alzheimer's disease and its genetic factors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or those at risk due to genetic factors.
Not a fit: Patients with non-Alzheimer's forms of dementia or cognitive impairment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for Alzheimer's disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in utilizing data management systems for large-scale studies in genomics and Alzheimer's disease.
Where this research is happening
Coral Gables, United States
- University of Miami School of Medicine — Coral Gables, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kunkle, Brian William — University of Miami School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Kunkle, Brian William
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.