Taking medical research as an example, research data includes the following data:

• Image data from imaging procedures (e.g. MRT)
• Sensor data from biosignal or vital parameter measurements (e.g. ECG, EEG)
• Biomaterial data from laboratory tests (e.g. blood samples, genome data)
• Findings data from medical diagnostics (e.g. medical history)
• Statistical data (e.g. from anonymized diagnostic data)
• Classifications and codes for diseases or materials (e.g. International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD))
• Patient administration master data (e.g. from hospital information systems)

The ZB MED infrastructure and research center for life science information supports research data management. It offers nationwide access to current electronic life science information (remote access license) and is also involved in transformative procurement and the transition from traditional subscription models to publication-based cost models. The ZB MED cooperates with various partners throughout Germany.

As a consortium, NFDI4Health is part of the National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) and focuses on research in epidemiology, healthcare and in connection with clinical studies. The collection and analysis of research data on the state of health and disease and their influencing factors are an essential component for the development of new therapies, care approaches and preventive measures in a modern healthcare system. The NFDI4Health consortium aims to improve the conditions for researchers to obtain information about these studies quickly and easily. It also aims to lower the barriers to data sharing.

There is further literature on medical research data, which we would like to draw your attention to at this point.