Autism Data Science Initiative Data Resources

Autism Data Science Initiative Data Resources

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Field NameField Definition
Repository Full NameThe proper name for the repository and/or acronym spell-out
Repository Short NameAcronym or short name for repository if one exists
Brief DescriptionDescription of the repository and the purpose it serves
Web AddressHomepage URL for the repository
Help EmailEmail link for general public to contact repository staff
AffiliationThe organization that hosts and maintains the database and associated software
OrganismThe types of organisms from which data are shared in the repository
Research AreasThe research domain(s) for which the repository shares data
Data TypesKeywords for types of data associated with the repository. Data types are sourced directly from the repository website without further interpretation; different repositories may use different terms to describe the same type of data.
Controlled AccessWhether the repository has a controlled access option for access to datasets: "Yes", The repository includes controlled access option; "No", The repository does not include controlled access option; "Unclear", Unclear if the repository includes a controlled access option, or repository website does not specify this information.
Data Access Control DescriptionList of which options the repository offers for access to hosted datasets: "Open access", No access restrictions or registration required to access; "Registration required", Open to all, but users need to be signed in or registered with the resource to access; "Controlled access", Requires verification of requestor identity and the appropriateness of their proposed research use to access protected data by some review process/committee; "Enclave", Controlled access where data cannot be downloaded or removed from a specific environment.
Data Access Control LinksURL to information about data access controls
Fairsharing LinkURL to the fairsharing.org listing where one exists.

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Table 1: National Institute of Mental Health Data Archive #table1

Field NameField Definition
Repository Full NameThe National Institute of Mental Health Data Archive
Repository Short NameNIMH NDA
Brief DescriptionThe NIMH NDA is a large-scale repository that houses a wide variety of data related to autism, including behavioral, clinical, genetic, and neuroimaging data. Researchers can access de-identified data with appropriate approvals. The NDA encompasses data from the National Database for Autism Research (NDAR), the National Database for Clinical Trials related to Mental Illness (NDCT), the Research Domain Criteria Database (RDoCdb), and the NIH Pediatric MRI Data Repository, Adolescent Brain Cognitive DevelopmentSM, (ABCD) Study, the Connectome Coordination Facility (CCF), the Osteoarthritis Initiative (OAI), the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Data Archive, the Helping to End Addiction Long-term Initiative (NIH HEAL), the NeuroBioBank Data Repository, and the PsychENCODE Consortium. Researchers can access de-identified data with appropriate approvals.
Web Addresshttps://nda.nih.gov/
Help Emailndahelp@mail.nih.gov
AffiliationNational Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
OrganismHuman subjects
Research AreasClinical studies, Medicine, Autism, Mental Illness, Cognitive Development, Neurology, Osteoarthritis, Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Triplet Repeat Disease
Data Typesphenotypic data, imaging and other neurosignal recordings data, and genomic/pedigree data related to mental health on human subjects
Controlled AccessYes
Data Access Control DescriptionOpen access; Registration required; and Controlled access
Data Access Control Linkshttps://nda.nih.gov/nda/access-data-info
Fairsharing Linkhttps://fairsharing.org/3209

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Table 2: NICHD Data and Specimen Hub #table2

Field NameField Definition
Repository Full NameNICHD Data and Specimen Hub
Repository Short NameNICHD DASH
Brief DescriptionNICHD Data and Specimen Hub (DASH) allows researchers to share and access de-identified data from studies funded by NICHD and also serves as a portal for requesting biospecimens from selected DASH studies. DASH hosts deidentified datasets from clinical and population health studies funded by NICHD and relevant to the NICHD mission, including the National Children's Study and the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO)-wide Cohort study
Web Addresshttps://dash.nichd.nih.gov/
Help EmailSupportDASH@mail.nih.gov
AffiliationEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
OrganismHuman subjects
Research AreasLife science, Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics, Biomedical Science, Clinical Studies, Demographics, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Pharmacology, Social Science, Medicine, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Reproductive Health, Behavior, Sleep, Safety
Data TypesResearch data and biospecimens
Controlled AccessYes
Data Access Control DescriptionControlled access
Data Access Control Linkshttps://dash.nichd.nih.gov/resource/policies
https://dash.nichd.nih.gov/resource/request
Fairsharing Linkhttps://fairsharing.org/FAIRsharing.dYSI4O

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Table 3: Database of Genotypes and Phenotypes #table3

Field NameField Definition
Repository Full NameDatabase of Genotypes and Phenotypes
Repository Short NameDbGAP
Brief DescriptionDbGaP archives and distributes the data and results from studies that have investigated the interaction of genotype and phenotype in humans. It includes genomic data from the NIH-funded Autism Sequencing Consortium and additional relevant studies.
Web Addresshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gap/
Help Emaildbgap-help@ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
AffiliationNational Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine
OrganismHuman subjects
Research AreasBiomedical Science, Genetics, Epigenetics, Expression Data, Genetic Polymorphism, Phenotype, Genotype
Data Typesphenotype data, association (GWAS) data, summary level analysis data, SRA (Short Read Archive) data, reference alignment (BAM) data, VCF (Variant Call Format) data, expression data, imputed genotype data, image data, etc.
Controlled AccessYes
Data Access Control DescriptionControlled access
Data Access Control Linkshttps://dbgap.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/aa/wga.cgi?page=login
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK570247/
Fairsharing Linkhttps://fairsharing.org/FAIRsharing.88v2k0

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Table 4: National Metabolomics Data Repository #table4

Field NameField Definition
Repository Full NameNational Metabolomics Data Repository
Repository Short NameNMDR, Metabolomics Workbench
Brief DescriptionRepository for metabolomics data and a resource for analytic tools and protocols.
Web Addresshttps://www.metabolomicsworkbench.org/
Help Emailhelp@metabolomicsworkbench.org
AffiliationUC San Diego, National Institutes of Health Common Fund
OrganismHuman subjects
Research AreasMetabolomics for small and large studies on cells, tissues and organisms
Data TypesProcessed data (measurements) maybe in the form of quantitated metabolite concentrations, MS peak height/area values, LC retention times, NMR binned areas, etc. Raw data in the form of MS and NMR binary files and associated parameter files may also be uploaded.
Controlled AccessNo
Data Access Control DescriptionOpen-access enclave
Data Access Control LinksN/A
Fairsharing Linkhttps://fairsharing.org/FAIRsharing.xfrgsf

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Table 5: Human Health Exposure Analysis Resource Data Center #table5

Field NameField Definition
Repository Full NameHuman Health Exposure Analysis Resource Data Center
Repository Short NameHHEAR Data Center
Brief DescriptionA large, de-identified data repository of epidemiologic and environmental exposure biomarker data including studies with relevant autism and neurodevelopmental outcomes.
Web Addresshttps://hheardatacenter.mssm.edu/
Help EmailHHEARsupport@mssm.edu
AffiliationIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
OrganismHuman subjects
Research AreasClinical Studies, Public Health, Epidemiology, Exposure, Environmental Health
Data TypesBiomarker measurements
Controlled AccessYes
Data Access Control DescriptionRegistration required
Data Access Control Links
Fairsharing Linkhttps://fairsharing.org/FAIRsharing.88v2k0

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Table 6: NHGRI Analysis Visualization and Informatics Lab-space #table6

Field NameField Definition
Repository Full NameNHGRI Analysis Visualization and Informatics Lab-space
Repository Short NameAnVIL
Brief DescriptionA unified computing environment for genomics data storage, management, and analysis of genomics and related data. It enables population-scale analysis, and facilitates collaboration through the sharing of data, code, and analysis results. The core data management and analysis components of the AnVIL currently consists of Terra, Gen3, Galaxy, RStudio/Bioconductor, Dockstore, and Jupyter.
Web Addresshttps://anvilproject.org/
Help Emailanvil@mail.nih.gov
AffiliationNational Human Genome Research Institute
OrganismHuman subjects
Research AreasGenomics
Data TypesBiomarker measurements
Controlled AccessYes
Data Access Control DescriptionRegistration required
Data Access Control Linkshttps://anvilproject.org/faq/data-security
Fairsharing Linkhttps://fairsharing.org/FAIRsharing.88v2k0

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Table 7: National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 #table7

Field NameField Definition
Repository Full NameNational Longitudinal Transition Study-2
Repository Short NameNLTS2
Brief DescriptionThe National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 was commissioned by the US Department of Education and documented experiences of students aged 13-16, as they moved from secondary school into adult roles. The NLTS2 includes data on secondary school experiences of youth in special education, including their schools, school programs, related services, and extracurricular activities and measures outcomes in education, employment, social, and residential domains including factors that contribute to more positive outcomes.
Web Addresshttps://nlts2.sri.com/
Help Emailnlts2@sri.com
AffiliationDepartment of Education
OrganismHuman subjects
Research AreasSpecial Education
Data TypesParent/youth interview, school survey, student assessment data, demographic data, household characteristics
Controlled AccessNo; Yes
Data Access Control DescriptionOpen Access; Controlled Access
Data Access Control Links https://nces.ed.gov/statprog/rudman/
Fairsharing LinkN/A

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Table 8: National Survey of Children’s Health #table8

Field NameField Definition
Repository Full NameNational Survey of Children’s Health
Repository Short NameNSCH
Brief DescriptionThe NSCH is funded by the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) and supports national efforts to improve the health and development of children. National and state level data are released annually and focus on key measures of child health and well-being to understand the health status and health services needs of children across the nation. Data from the Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) are also included and explores the extent to which children with special health care needs have medical homes, adequate health insurance, access to needed services, and adequate care coordination. Other topics include functional difficulties, transition services, shared decision-making, and satisfaction with care.
Web Addresshttps://mchb.hrsa.gov/data-research/national-survey-childrens-health
Help EmailNSCH@hrsa.gov
AffiliationHealth Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
OrganismHuman subjects
Research AreasPhysical and emotional health of children, access to and use of health care, family interactions, parental health, school and after-school experiences, neighborhood characteristics
Data Types
Controlled AccessNo
Data Access Control DescriptionOpen; Registration Required
Data Access Control Linkshttps://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/nsch/data/datasets.html https://www.childhealthdata.org/dataset
Fairsharing LinkN/A

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Table 9: Medical Expenditure Panel Survey #table9

Field NameField Definition
Repository Full NameMedical Expenditure Panel Survey
Repository Short NameMEPS
Brief DescriptionFunded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the MEPS is a set of large-scale surveys of families and individuals, their medical providers, and employers across the United States. MEPS is the most complete source of data on the cost and use of health care and health insurance coverage. The Household Component provides data from individual households and their members, which is supplemented by data from their medical providers. The Insurance Component is a separate survey of employers that provides data on employer-based health insurance.
Web Addresshttps://meps.ahrq.gov/mepsweb/
Help Emailmepsprojectdirector@ahrq.hhs.gov
AffiliationAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality
OrganismHuman subjects
Research AreasAccess to health care, Children’s Health, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Elderly Health, Insurance, Disability, Minority Health, employment, Health Care Disparities, Home Health Care, Employment, Injuries, Mental Health, Obesity, Opioids, Pharmacy & Prescription Drugs, Preventative Care, Preventative Care, Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, Diabetes, Emphysema and Bronchitis, Heart Conditions, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Strokes, Quality of Health Care, Veteran’s Health, Vision Impairment, Health expenditures
Data Types
Controlled AccessNo; Yes
Data Access Control DescriptionOpen access; Enclave
Data Access Control Linkshttps://meps.ahrq.gov/mepsweb/data_stats/onsite_datacenter.jsp
Fairsharing LinkN/A

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Table 10: Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program #table10

Field NameField Definition
Repository Full NameMedicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program Open Data
Repository Short NameMedicaid & CHIP Open Data
Brief DescriptionData.Medicaid.gov is a public platform offering open access to a diverse range of datasets related to Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). It is tailored to support policymakers, researchers, and the general public by providing critical data for research, reporting, and analysis. The platform covers various topics, including state Medicaid and CHIP programs, enrollment statistics, spending trends, and quality metrics.
Web Addresshttps://data.medicaid.gov
Help EmailMedicaid.gov@cms.hhs.gov
AffiliationU.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
OrganismHuman subjects
Research AreasDrug utilization, drug pricing and payment, enrollment, reimbursements, behavioral health care, demographics, maternal health, mental health, disability, dental health, telehealth, substance use disorder, managed care
Data Types
Controlled AccessNo
Data Access Control DescriptionOpen
Data Access Control LinksN/A
Fairsharing LinkN/A

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Table 11: Kaiser Permanente Research Bank #table11

Field NameField Definition
Repository Full NameKaiser Permanente Research Bank
Repository Short NameKP Research Bank
Brief DescriptionThe KP Research Bank includes robust data and specimen collection from members of a real-world health system, including genomic data resources. The retrospective, longitudinal medical records available include over 440K participants recruited through multiple outreach efforts since 2008, and extends more than 20 years for the majority of the cohort. Researchers can apply to use this resource tailored to their specific study design.
Web Addresshttps://researchbank.kaiserpermanente.org/for-researchers/
Help Emailhttps://researchbank-econsent.kaiserpermanente.org/ContactUs/Index?ref=noreferrer&lang=en
AffiliationKaiser Permanente
OrganismHuman subjects
Research AreasGeneral health, cancer, pregnancy,
Data Typesbiospecimens, genomic data, self-reported health survey data, and KP clinical data
Controlled AccessYes
Data Access Control DescriptionControlled access
Data Access Control Linkshttps://researchbank.kaiserpermanente.org/for-researchers/apply-for-access/
Fairsharing LinkN/A

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Table 12: Autism Speaks MSSNG Database #table12

Field NameField Definition
Repository Full NameAutism Speaks MSSNG Database
Repository Short NameMSSNG
Brief DescriptionThe MSSNG project aims to create a whole genome sequencing database on autism with deep phenotyping, with a focus on identifying subtypes of autism to inform diagnostics and personalized treatments. Data are available upon request.
Web Addresshttps://research.mss.ng/
Help Emailasgenetics@autismspeaks.org
AffiliationAutism Speaks, Verily, DNAstack, Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
OrganismHuman subjects
Research AreasAutism
Data TypesGenomic data, phenotypic data
Controlled AccessYes
Data Access Control DescriptionControlled access
Data Access Control Linkshttps://autismspeaks.fluxx.io/
https://research.mss.ng/assets/documents/db7/genomics-application-process_2.5.2025.docx
Fairsharing LinkN/A

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Table 13: Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) Base #table13

Field NameField Definition
Repository Full NameSimons Foundation Autism Research Initiative Base
Repository Short NameSFARI Base
Brief DescriptionSFARI Base is a clearinghouse for autism and autism-related research data and biospecimens supported by the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI). It includes the Simons Simplex Collection, a permanent repository of genetic samples from 2,700 simplex families; Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research (SPARK), a collection of medical and behavioral information for over 100,000 people with autism; and The Autism Inpatient Collection (AIC), which includes phenotypic and genetic data from 1,555 children with a clinical diagnosis of autism who have been admitted to one of six specialized inpatient child psychiatry units in the United States. Researchers can request access to phenotypic, genetic, or imaging data and order biospecimens.
Web Addresshttps://www.sfari.org/resource/sfari-base/
Help Emailsdbr@simonsfoundation.org (application process)
requests@autismbrainnet.org (Autism BrainNet tissue request process)
AffiliationSimons Foundation Autism Research Initiative
OrganismHuman subjects
Research AreasAutism
Data TypesResearch data and biospecimens
Controlled AccessYes
Data Access Control DescriptionControlled Access
Data Access Control Linkshttps://base.sfari.org/
Fairsharing LinkN/A

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Table 14: National Clinical Cohort Collaborative (N3C) Data Enclave #table14

Field NameField Definition
Repository Full NameNational Clinical Cohort Collaborative
Repository Short NameN3C
Brief DescriptionThe N3C Data Enclave is a secure platform designed to store and manage harmonized clinical data contributed by partner healthcare institutions. The Enclave houses comprehensive demographic and clinical data across broad patient populations and health conditions. Data available for research include electronic health records, clinical outcomes, treatments, and interventions. Additional data from publicly available datasets, claims data, and mortality are also available. For details on cohort definitions and data inclusion, please refer to the N3C web page.
Web Addresshttps://n3c.ncats.nih.gov/
Help Emailncatsn3cclinical@mail.nih.gov
AffiliationNational Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), National Institutes of Health
OrganismHuman subjects; Sars-cov-2
Research AreasClinical Studies, Medical Virology, Public Health, Patient Care, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes & Obesity, Environmental Health, Immunocompromised or Compromised (ISC), Oncology, Rural Health, Social Drivers of Health
Data TypesClinical data
Controlled AccessYes
Data Access Control DescriptionEnclave
Data Access Control Linkshttps://n3c.cd2h.org/registration
Fairsharing Linkhttps://fairsharing.org/FAIRsharing.bbbffe

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Table 15: All of Us Research Hub #table15

Field NameField Definition
Repository Full NameAll of Us Research Hub
Repository Short NameN/A
Brief DescriptionThe All of Us Research Hub houses a large and comprehensive dataset where users can explore aggregate data including genomic variants, survey responses, physical measurements, electronic health record information, and wearables data. Registered users can use the Researcher Workbench to analyze Registered and Controlled tier data with a variety of cloud-based analysis tools.
Web Addresshttps://www.researchallofus.org/
Help Emailsupport@researchallofus.org
AffiliationNational Institute of Health
OrganismHuman subjects
Research Areasgeneral health, social factors, health care access and utilization, drug exposures, chronic disease, health behavior, genomics
Data TypesResearch data, survey data, genomics data, Electronic Health Records (EHR) data, self-reported physical measurements, digital health data
Controlled AccessYes
Data Access Control DescriptionOpen; Registration Required; Controlled Access; Enclave. There are multiple access tiers with access controls that accord with the risk of the data within a given tier.
Data Access Control Linkshttps://support.researchallofus.org/hc/en-us/categories/8951135815700-Access-DURA-Support
Fairsharing LinkN/A

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Table 16: PEDSnet: A pediatric learning health system #table16

Field NameField Definition
Repository Full NamePEDSnet: A pediatric learning health system
Repository Short NamePEDSnet
Brief DescriptionPEDSnet contains demographic and clinical data from over 15,000,000 pediatric patients across the United States. The system aligns information from outpatient, inpatient, and emergency department visits to a common data model and makes them available to authorized users through a secure data portal.
Web Addresshttps://pedsnet.org/database/
Help Emailpedsnet@chop.edu
AffiliationPEDSnet (a Clinical Research Network within PCORnet)
OrganismHuman subjects
Research AreasDemographics, Diagnoses, Medications, Lab Measurements, Procedures, Providers, Visits
Data TypesEHR, research data
Controlled AccessYes
Data Access Control DescriptionControlled Access
Data Access Control Linkshttps://pedsnet.org/database/access-to-data/
Fairsharing LinkN/A

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Table 17: UK Biobank #table17

Field NameField Definition
Repository Full NameUK Biobank
Repository Short NameUK Biobank
Brief DescriptionUK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource, containing in-depth, de-identified genetic and health information from half a million UK participants. The database, which is regularly augmented with additional data, is globally accessible to approved researchers and scientists undertaking vital research into the most common and life-threatening diseases. UK Biobank provides data on half a million people ages 40-69 living in the UK.
Web Addresshttps://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/
Help Emailaccess@ukbiobank.ac.uk
AffiliationWellcome Trust, Medical Research Council, Department of Health, Scottish Government, and the Northwest Regional Development Agency
OrganismHuman subjects
Research AreasResearch areas involving human health and disease
Data TypesElectronic Health Records, Surveys and Questionnaires, Research visit, Wearable Fitness Device, Genomic, Registry, Imaging, Genetics, Health linkages, Biomarkers, Baseline assessments
Controlled AccessYes
Data Access Control DescriptionRegistration required
Data Access Control Linkshttps://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/enable-your-research/register
https://ams.ukbiobank.ac.uk/ams/signup
Fairsharing LinkN/A

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Table 18: ECHO Cohort Data #table18

Field NameField Definition
Repository Full NameThe Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Data Analysis Center ECHO Cohort Data Platform
Repository Short NameECHO Cohort Data Platform
Brief DescriptionECHO Cohort has data on approximately 130,000 maternal and child participants, representing births in all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico, including study sites with enriched sampling for autism spectrum disorder. The ECHO Cohort has more than 123,000 biospecimens in its biorepository. Because of the ECHO Cohort’s nationwide coverage, analyzing data from ECHO participants takes advantage of ample statistical power for addressing many important child health research questions.To browse metadata from the ECHO Cohort Data Platform, you must request access from the ECHO Data Analysis Center to the public version of “ECHOPortal,” which includes access to the ECHO Cohort Platform: Inform and Provide User Search (PlatIPUS) and Resource Library.
Web Addresshttps://echoportal.org/Account/Register
Help Emailecho-help@rti.org
AffiliationECHO Data Analysis Center (Johns Hopkins University and RTI International) with support from the NIH ECHO Program
OrganismHuman subjects
Research AreasClinical studies, children’s health, medicine, autism, mental illness, cognitive development, neurology, pediatrics, biomedical sciences, demographics, obstetrics, pharmacology, social sciences, behavioral health, sleep, genetics, epigenetics, various types of –omics data, public health, exposures, environmental health, physical and emotional health of children, neighborhood characteristics, airways health and pulmonology, obesity and metabolism, opioids, preventative care, asthma, diabetes, maternal health, mental health, substance use disorder, early development, environmental influences, positive health, prenatal health, perinatal health, postnatal health, neurodevelopment
Data TypesResearch data on early development, health conditions, demographics, environments, pregnancy and birth, public health, information on biospecimen collections, biomarkers, non-omics bioassay, omics including genomics, metabolomics, epigenomics, and microbiome, medical record extractions, self-report questionnaires, parent report questionnaires, sleep and physical activity wearables, spirometry, neurocognitive measures, placental imaging
Controlled AccessYes
Data Access Control DescriptionThe ECHO Data Platform is a data enclave, with controlled access data that users cannot download or remove from the analysis environment. Access control is administered by the ECHO Cohort Steering Committee and the NIH ECHO Program through the ECHO Cohort’s Ancillary Studies Process, which requires a Letter of Support from the ECHO Cohort Steering Committee, and an X01 award from the NIH ECHO Program. To finalize access to the data platform, analysts must complete training and certification by the ECHO Data Analysis Center for access Platform’s analysis workbench.
Data Access Control Linkshttps://echochildren.org/-echo-ancillary-studies/
Fairsharing LinkN/A

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