Training in bioinformatics for analyzing large biological datasets
Official title: Reproducible and FAIR Bioinformatics Analysis of Omics Data
Funded at Mount Desert Island Biological Lab · NIH-10990550 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a two-week program to help future biomedical researchers learn how to work with large data sets in a hands-on way, making sure they can find and use data easily, so they can become better at their jobs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mount Desert Island Biological Lab NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salsbury Cove, United States) |
| Project start | December 24, 2020 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $79,877 |
| NIH project number | 5R25HG011447-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10990550 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are biomedical scientists-in-training who are looking to enhance their skills in bioinformatics and data analysis.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in biomedical research or do not have an interest in bioinformatics training may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the skills of future biomedical researchers by transforming a short bioinformatics course into a comprehensive two-week program. The course will focus on teaching participants how to analyze and interpret large datasets using reproducible and FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) data principles. Participants will benefit from a low student-to-instructor ratio, allowing for more personalized instruction and hands-on learning experiences. The program is designed to equip trainees with essential competencies in bioinformatics and biostatistics, addressing the growing need for quantitative skills in modern biomedical research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the training of future biomedical scientists, leading to better data analysis and interpretation in health research.
How similar studies have gone: Similar educational initiatives have shown success in enhancing research skills and improving data analysis capabilities among trainees in the biomedical field.
Where this research is happening
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Mount Desert Island Biological Lab
Salsbury Cove, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stanton, Bruce a. — Mount Desert Island Biological Lab
- Study coordinator: Stanton, Bruce a.
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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.