PhysioNet: a widely accessible data repository for clinical and physiological data
Official title: PhysioNet: A FAIR and sustainable data repository
Funded at Massachusetts Institute of Technology · NIH-11415885 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A freely accessible, curated data repository and tools for managing and analyzing clinical and physiological data to support AI and ML in healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts Institute of Technology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project start | September 8, 2025 |
| Project end | June 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $794,238 |
| NIH project number | 5U24EB037545-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415885 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers, clinicians, and patient advocates who rely on high-quality, de-identified clinical data and AI-ready datasets.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient participation in this grant is unlikely; benefits come from improved tools and data resources used by researchers and clinicians.
What this research studies
This project maintains and grows PhysioNet, a global platform with thousands of databases, software tools, and AI models derived from de-identified clinical data. It aims to review, curate, and publish new contributions quickly while upholding high quality standards. Researchers, clinicians, and developers can access rich datasets and analytic tools to advance patient care and personalized medicine. The effort prioritizes data privacy, interoperability, and sustainable infrastructure to support ongoing innovation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could benefit from faster development of AI tools and better data resources that improve diagnosis, monitoring, and personalized treatment.
How similar studies have gone: PhysioNet has a strong track record of adoption and impact, with widespread use in publications and tools.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Heldt, Thomas — Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Study coordinator: Heldt, Thomas
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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.