Software to help researchers organize and share data more easily
Official title: SODA - Desktop Software to Enhance the SPARC Data Curation Workflow
Funded at California Medical Innovations Institute · NIH-11160907 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new, easy-to-use software called SODA that helps researchers organize and share their data without needing to know how to code, making it perfect for SPARC funded researchers who want to follow data sharing rules more easily.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California Medical Innovations Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $676,847 |
| NIH project number | 3OT2OD030213-01S4 |
| Project ID | NIH-11160907 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are researchers involved in SPARC funded projects who require assistance with data curation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or do not work with data curation processes may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing SODA, a user-friendly software tool designed to assist researchers in curating their datasets according to established data sharing standards. By providing an interactive interface, SODA guides researchers through the data curation process without requiring any coding skills, making it easier for them to organize and share their data effectively. The software aims to streamline the data curation workflow, reduce human error, and allow researchers to focus more on data collection and analysis. It is intended for use by SPARC funded researchers who need to comply with strict data curation guidelines.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the efficiency and accuracy of data sharing and reuse in biomedical research.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in developing software tools for data management and curation, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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California Medical Innovations Institute
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patel, Bhavesh — California Medical Innovations Institute
- Study coordinator: Patel, Bhavesh
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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.