Data science is accelerating infectious and immune-mediated disease research. To advance this research and propel biomedical discoveries, NIAID’s data scientists are implementing new technologies, applying computational methods, fostering an interdisciplinary research community, and increasing data access and data sharing.
Data Science is Accelerating NIAID Research
NCI Office of Data Sharing Impact Prize: Accepting Submissions through October 5th
NIH | July 2026
Predicting functions of uncharacterized gene products from microbial communities
Nature Biotechnology | July 2026
Treeline Provides a Unified Strategy for Optimising Phylogenetic Trees Under Alternative Criteria
Molecular Ecology Resources | July 2026
Upcoming Data Science Events
NCI Office of Data Sharing Impact Prize
Mon, August 3 - Mon, October 5, 2026
NIAID-BRCs AI Codeathon 2.0
Wed, September 16 - Fri, September 18, 2026
NIH It's About Time: Temporal Reasoning in Biomedical Knowledge Graphs Challenge
Mon, October 5, 2026 - Fri, January 15, 2027
Training Opportunities at NIAID and NIH
- AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships: This program is open to those with a doctoral-level science degree or a master’s in engineering, and applications are due November 1.
Data Science Across NIAID
Researchers across NIAID use data science to accelerate and advance our understanding, treatment, and prevention of infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. Learn more about how data science, bioinformatics, computational biology, and other related methods are fueling new discoveries across NIAID's intramural and extramural organizations.
Office of Data Science and Emerging Technologies
The Office of Data Science and Emerging Technologies (ODSET) coordinates the development and implementation of NIAID’s data science strategy across the Intramural and Extramural Divisions. The overall goal of the office is to enable the efficient use of data and computational methods to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.
Connect With Us
Send any questions or feedback to the Office of Data Science and Emerging Technologies.
General Questions or Comments: datascience@niaid.nih.gov
Questions about Funding Opportunities: datascience-program@niaid.nih.gov
See team members of the Office of Data Science and Emerging Technologies.