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Two inspiring and exciting days of the NUM Convention 2025 are now over. Over 500 individuals from the field of medical research gathered to discuss new approaches for their research, engage in professional exchanges across 20 sessions, and take advantage of valuable networking opportunities. NFDI4Health was represented with two contributions.

The consortium NFDI4Health has just published a second call for project funding for the year 2025. Under the title "Transparency of Research Studies: Establishment of Local Data Hubs as Part of Research Data Management in NFDI4Health," projects are supported that establish decentralized data registries at study sites.

A recent DFG discussion paper examines the challenges and opportunities involved in developing digital information infrastructures for research practice and calls for close collaboration among all stakeholders. NFDI4Health welcomes the paper and aligns itself with the DFG regarding the identified fields of action to promote interoperability, cooperation, and sustainability.

We live in a world full of data. Especially in the health sector, huge amounts of data are generated every day, whether through smartwatches, nutrition apps or measurements in sleep labs. But how do we manage this flood of information sensibly and make it usable for research? The key could be data stewards - are they the true superheroes of the data world?

The starting signal for the next round of the Data Train programme was given on 15 January 2025 in Bremen. During a celebratory kick-off event, the central importance of data competence for research was emphasised, particularly in the context of growing data volumes and Artificial Intelligence.

Data Train is a hybrid training programme designed to enhance the data literacy of researchers at all career stages. The course is a key component of the NFDI4Health FAIR Training. The Starter Track for beginners will commence on 15 January 2025 for its next round.