About NBDC
Toward innovation through database integration
NBDC makes research data more extensive, connected and usable to promote creation of new knowledge and innovation in life sciences that would otherwise be difficult to achieve.
Activities of the NBDC
We implement the following activities in cooperation with various domestic and international organizations.
- 1) Establishment of core research databases
Database Integration Coordination Program (DICP) -
We promote collection, organization and publication of research data on unified formats and provide an information infrastructure for efficient use of the data through the integration and development of core research databases for each field.
- 2) Development of data integration technology and utilization expansion
Development of fundamental technologies Project -
We promote the development of fundamental technologies and web applications for the organisation, integration and advanced use of research data. This is implemented at the Life Science Integrated Database Center (ROIS-DBCLS).
- 3) Provision of basic web services
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We collect and provide location information of research databases, preserve and provide research data for the long term. Through these activites, we make sure that research data will be searched, browsed and utilized efficiently and appropriately by everyone.
Strategies of the NBDC
