The heart of the genomic boom is the sequencing of patient's genetic material that is, finding out the specific sequences of genetic components (nucleotides) that defines a person's genetic makeup. Current next generation sequencing (NGS) produces huge amounts of data. An important aspect of such data is that for us to learn from them, other scientists and researchers need to compare different sequences, so individuals researchers should upload their data to large databases the enable such comparisons. We propose creating 3 online modules that move researchers closer to such sharing. First is a module that teaches an overall perspective of the entire process of NGS research. Second is one that teaches the ethical issues related to such research, in general and sharing, in particular. Third is one that teaches the specific knowledge and skills needed to share the datasets themselves. In each module, there will be examples that show the concepts being taught, that enable the user to try the concepts out, and that enable the user to be tested for skills and knowledge of that Module. The Modules will be made available to the public as integrated modules via Coursera and as individual components from the Johns Hopkins Welch Medical Library Bioinformatics Portal.

Public Health Relevance

We propose to devise 3 online educational modules to help researchers share the data they generate in the process of 'next generation sequences' (NGS) of patient or other data. The modules teach an overall perspective of the entire process of NGS research, teach the ethical issues related to such research, and teach the specific knowledge and skills needed to share the datasets themselves.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Library of Medicine (NLM)
Type
Education Projects (R25)
Project #
5R25LM012288-02
Application #
9142361
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1)
Program Officer
Ye, Jane
Project Start
2015-09-10
Project End
2017-07-31
Budget Start
2016-08-01
Budget End
2017-07-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2016
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Johns Hopkins University
Department
Miscellaneous
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
001910777
City
Baltimore
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
21205