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Our Data Science Mission

We catalyze new capabilities in biomedical and health data science by providing NIH-wide leadership and fostering strategic partnerships across the agency to accelerate the advancement of the NIH data science ecosystem. We promote the development of a talented data science workforce, and we build and disseminate advanced technologies and methods.

Planning for the Future of Data Science

The 2025-2030 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Strategic Plan for Data Science sets a bold vision for the future of data science at the NIH. This Strategic Plan prepares NIH to navigate the evolving technology landscape, address the rapid rise in the quantity and diversity of data, and bridge new data to existing knowledge. 
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Goal 1

Improve capabilities to sustain the NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing

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Goal 2

Develop Programs to Enhance Human-Derived Data for Research 

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Goal 3

Provide New Opportunities in Software, Computational Methods, and Artificial Intelligence 

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Goal 4

Support for a Federated Biomedical Research Data Infrastructure

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Goal 5

Strengthen a Broad Community in Data Science

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NIH Strategic Plan For Data Science 2025–2030

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Office of Data Science and Strategy

The Office of Data Science Strategy (ODSS) leads the NIH Strategic Plan for Data Science through scientific, technical, and operational collaboration with the institutes, centers, and offices that comprise NIH. 

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