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August 24, 2016

Archived: NIH Request for Information: Metrics to Assess the Value of Biomedical Digital Repositories

NIH is requesting input from the community on existing and desired approaches for measuring and assessing the value of biomedical data repositories. The request for information (RFI) seeks input on a number of topics related to these repositories, including but not limited to:
  • Utilization metrics.
  • Quality and impact indicators.
  • Service indicators.
  • Governance and infrastructure metrics.
  • Use case studies.
RFI responses should be sent to NIH_Repository_Metrics_RFI@mail.nih.gov by September 30, 2016. Please see the RFI for additional information on submitting input. If you have any questions about the RFI, please let me know.

About the Author

Susan Gregurick

Before transferring to the NIH's Office of Data Science Strategy, Susan directed the NIGMS division that supports a range of research and training activities, including in the fields of computational biology, bioinformatics, mathematical and statistical biology, and biomedical technology development.