Longitudinal Study Data Coordination & Management

This contract involves the centralized coordination of data management activities for a longitudinal lung health study spanning 17 metropolitan regions. Responsibilities include the collection, cleaning, validation, and secure transmission of study data to ensure its integrity and confidentiality. The contract also encompasses scheduling remote follow-ups with study participants and managing the depositing of de-identified data into the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s BioData Catalyst platform for research access. Awarded by the National Institutes of Health’s NHLBI under the Department of Health and Human Services, the subcontract operates within the NAICS category 519130, which covers internet publishing and broadcasting. It emphasizes collaboration across multiple regions to maintain consistent and high-quality data streams critical for the study’s longitudinal design. The secure data handling and remote engagement components are key to maintaining participant confidentiality and study continuity over time.