Teaching data science skills for microbiome research
Official title: Human Microbiome Data Discovery: A short course on unveiling microbial insights to human health through Common Fund Data
Funded at Oregon Health & Science University · NIH-11032650 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a short course and helpful materials for new scientists who want to learn how to work with big data about the human microbiome, so they can better understand its impact on health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | January 3, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $256,325 |
| NIH project number | 1R25OD039835-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11032650 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are early career scientists and clinicians focused on microbiome-related studies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in microbiome research or do not have a background in data science may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing educational materials and a short course aimed at early career scientists who are interested in microbiome research. It addresses the gap in data science skills necessary to utilize large datasets from the Common Fund Data Ecosystem. Participants will learn how to identify relevant datasets, manage and analyze data, and apply these skills to their own research on the human microbiome and its clinical implications. The program includes a needs assessment to tailor the curriculum to the specific requirements of these researchers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower early career scientists with the skills needed to leverage microbiome data for advancements in human health.
How similar studies have gone: Similar educational initiatives have shown success in enhancing research capabilities among early career scientists in various biomedical fields.
Where this research is happening
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Karstens, Lisa Anne — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Karstens, Lisa Anne
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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.