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Outbreak.info Research Library: a standardized, searchable platform to discover and explore COVID-19 resources
Ginger Tsueng1, Julia L Mullen2, Manar Alkuzweny3,4
1Department of Integrative, Structural and Computational Biology, the Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, USA. gtsueng@scripps.edu.
Nature Methods
|February 24, 2023
Summary
The Outbreak.info Research Library offers a unified search for COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 research, including publications and datasets. This resource enhances scientific discovery by linking diverse data types and repositories.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Bioinformatics
- Data Science
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated rapid access to diverse research outputs.
- Existing research repositories for SARS-CoV-2 were fragmented and lacked standardization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create a unified, searchable interface for COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 research resources.
- To improve accessibility and discoverability of scientific information related to the pandemic.
Main Methods:
- Developed a standardized schema for consistent data integration.
- Implemented a reusable framework for diverse resource types (publications, clinical trials, datasets, protocols).
- Linked related resources to facilitate comprehensive research exploration.
Main Results:
- Established a searchable interface for COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 research.
- Ensured consistency across various data sources and resource types.
- Provided multiple access points: search interface, public API, and R package.
Conclusions:
- The Outbreak.info Research Library provides a robust platform for researchers.
- Facilitates efficient searching and access to critical COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 scientific information.
- Supports accelerated research and data-driven insights during public health crises.
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