Training teams to improve data science in biomedical research
Training Biomedical Research Teams for Rigor and Reproducibility in Data Science
This study is creating a friendly training program to help biomedical researchers learn better data science skills so they can improve their research methods and share what they learn with others, making research more reliable and trustworthy for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10917360 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a comprehensive training program aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of biomedical researchers in data science. It includes a bootcamp for collaborative learning and a mentoring phase to ensure that participants can apply rigorous and reproducible methods in their research. The program also empowers trainees to teach these skills at their own institutions, fostering a culture of rigor and reproducibility in biomedical research. By addressing ethical issues and improving data management and statistical design, the initiative aims to strengthen the overall quality of biomedical research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research are patients involved in biomedical studies that rely on rigorous data analysis and reproducibility.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in biomedical research or whose conditions are not addressed by improved data science practices may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more reliable and reproducible biomedical research outcomes, ultimately benefiting patients through improved healthcare solutions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives aimed at improving rigor and reproducibility in research have shown promise, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Liu, Jing — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Liu, Jing
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.