Guides @ UF: Precision Public Health: Data Repositories

Storage Best Practices

Always store an uncorrected (the original data set) data file version or master version:

Do not make any corrections to this file
Make corrections using a scripted language where possible so that all corrections are documented
Consider making your original data file read-only
Limit access to this file

Whenever possible, use institutional resources.

Regular back-ups protect against accidental data loss which may occur because of:

hardware failure
software or media faults
virus infection or malicious hacking
power failure
human error

See additional best practices in data storage on the DataONE site: http://www.dataone.org/best-practices/ensure-reliability-your-storage-media

HiPerGator use with PHI and FERPA data

HiPerGator

The University of Florida supercomputer is a cluster that includes the latest generation of processors and offers nodes for memory-intensive computation. HiPerGator’s high-performance storage systems can be accessed from diverse interfaces, including Globus, UFApps for Research, and other tools.

HiPerGator is the University of Florida supercomputer. It is approved for data and processing of open data. In order to work with Protected Health Information (PHI) or Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) restricted data follow the policies and procedures described here for PHI and for FERPA data. The process includes the requirement to submit a request.

UF Repositories

CTSI Biorepository
Provides high-quality biospecimens; biospecimen processing services; and an extensively monitored storage facility. It collects biospecimens that can be used for research purposes by any investigator with IRB-approved protocols."
UF Integrated Data Repository
Enables new research discoveries as well as patient care quality and safety improvements through a continuous cycle of information flows between our clinical enterprise and research community. Includes a HIPAA-compliant "Limited Data Set" approved for faculty research to query for purposes of conducting preparatory research activities such as; identifying cohort counts for grant proposals, clinical trails, and research feasibility
IDR Training
To obtain access to the IDR Limited Data Set complete the required training

Find a Repository

Data Cite Repository Finder Tool
Repository Finder can help you find an appropriate repository to deposit your research data. You can find repositories by searching by keywords or using the list of repositories recommended by the Enabling FAIR Data Project or FAIRsFAIR Project.
Registry of Research Data Repositories
Re3data is a global registry of research data repositories that covers research data repositories from different academic disciplines. It includes repositories that enable permanent storage of and access to data sets to researchers, funding bodies, publishers, and scholarly institutions. re3data promotes a culture of sharing, increased access and better visibility of research data. The registry has been funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) since 2012.
Open DOAR
University of Nottingham, UK, started this compendium of Open Access Repositories in 2003.At the URL linked, set the Any Content Type pulldown (2nd row, right in search box at top of page) to data to restrict to sources that contain datasets. Results will be any any language and include non-data formats.

Precision Public Health: Data Repositories

What is a data repository?

Storage Best Practices

HiPerGator use with PHI and FERPA data

HiPerGator

UF Repositories

Find a Repository