Center for Research Data Infrastructure and Data Science
Researchers often cannot fully exploit the enormous potential of research data to address diverse scientific questions because data from different sources cannot be linked or hypotheses arise only at a later stage. To ensure efficient use of health data and expand research capacities, researchers must publish data according to established standards and share them with external partners. The FAIR-principles provide the basis for appropriate processing and documentation of data, ensuring they are Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable.


In order to establish these processes across departments, BIPS founded the interdepartmental Center for Research Data Infrastructure and Data Science in Epidemiology in January 2023 as part of a special initiative. In 2025, the center was transferred to the Research Data Infrastructures and Data Science department.
This ensures high quality and integrity of health data, promotes interoperability and exchange between different health systems and research institutions, while meeting legal and ethical requirements. This initiative is closely aligned with a key objective of our research strategy "Leveraging complex health data".
We are currently working on the following six projects:
Biomarkers4Pediatrics
International Multicohort Pediatric Biomarker Collaboration
BIPS Research Data Portal
Request access to research data
NFDI4Health
National Research Data Infrastructure for Personal Health Data
DataNord
Data Competence Centre for the Bremen Region
Guardians of the Hedgehogs
Citizen science on the health of humans, animals, and the environment
HealthyPlanet
Satellite-based research on environmental conditions and health
News about Research Data
A Data Holder's Perspective: Charité Data Integration Center
- Created by Dr. Teresa Alberts
- Research Data Infrastructures and Data ScienceResearch dataEvent
Read moreThe new webinar series on Secure Processing Environments (SPEs) examines the future of secure data analysis in health research. NFDI4Health invites you to the third session "A Data Holder's Perspective: Charité Data Integration Center".
NFDI4Health Services Showcase (Part 1)
- Created by Dr. Teresa Alberts
- Research Data Infrastructures and Data ScienceResearch dataEvent
Read moreNFDI4Health is building an infrastructure that not only makes health research data accessible, but also ensures that it can be effectively integrated into research practice. This Open Friday Lecture will present two NFDI4Health key…
How a Study from NFDI4Health Is Helping Shape the EHDS
- Created by Dr. Teresa Alberts
- Research Data Infrastructures and Data ScienceNewsResearch data
Read moreHow can health data be meaningfully linked across Europe without compromising its scientific validity? A study from NFDI4Health provides important insights on this topic and is contributing to discussions on the design of the European…
NFDI4Health Webinar: CHORUS in Action
- Created by Dr. Teresa Alberts
- Research Data Infrastructures and Data ScienceResearch dataEvent
Read moreThe new webinar series on Secure Processing Environments (SPEs) examines the future of secure data analysis in health research. NFDI4Health invites you to the second session.
NFDI4Health at the Research Data Day Bremen 2026
- Created by Dr. Teresa Alberts
- Research Data Infrastructures and Data ScienceNewsResearch data
Read moreThe Research Data Day focused on the role of data in advancing science and society. Particular attention was given to the value of shared data spaces and the use of artificial intelligence. NFDI4Health emphasised the importance of…
NFDI4Health Webinar: Secure Processing Environments
- Created by Dr. Teresa Alberts
- Research Data Infrastructures and Data ScienceResearch dataEvent
Read moreThe new webinar series on Secure Processing Environments (SPEs) examines the future of secure data analysis in health research.
Knowledge in Motion: NFDI4Health on the MS Wissenschaft
- Created by Dr. Teresa Alberts
- Research Data Infrastructures and Data ScienceScience Year 2026Research dataPress
Read moreEvery day, large volumes of health data are generated – in doctor's offices, research projects and apps. It is only when these data are brought together that a clear picture of our health emerges. On board the MS Wissenschaft 2026,…
Research Data Day 2026
- Created by Dr. Teresa Alberts
- Research Data Infrastructures and Data ScienceResearch dataEvent
Read moreMeet the Northwest Data Space at Research Data Day 2026 in Bremen.
Data Train 2026: Training in Data Literacy
- Created by Dr. Teresa Alberts
- Research Data Infrastructures and Data ScienceNewsResearch data
Read moreData Train is a hybrid professional development programme that enhances the data literacy of researchers at all career stages. The course is a central component of the NFDI4Health FAIR training programme. The Starter Track for beginners…
German Centres for Health Research (DZG) and NFDI4Health Intensify Cooperation
- Created by Dr. Teresa Alberts
- Research Data Infrastructures and Data ScienceResearch dataPress
Read moreThe Health Study Hub of the NFDI4Health initiative makes health data findable and accessible. Valuable information on widespread diseases from the German Centres for Health Research (DZG) is now also being integrated into the platform – an…








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