General BDC FAQs
BDC Frequently Asked Questions
Access to data is controlled by the NHLBI Data Access Committee (DAC) utilizing the database of Genotypes and Phenotypes (dbGaP) permissions infrastructure....
Wed, 25 Jan, 2023 at 8:59 AM
For information on how to check what data access you have on BDC and the ecosystem of platforms and services, see our documentation on this topic.
Fri, 13 Jan, 2023 at 11:39 AM
Users can search variables, filter at the variable-value level, and build queries on datasets available on BDC using Open PIC-SURE without logging in. This ...
Fri, 15 Dec, 2023 at 1:49 PM
You may need to add a new Cloud Use Statement as a component of your DAR that specifically references BDC as the environment to be used. A sample Cloud Use ...
Wed, 25 Jan, 2023 at 9:04 AM
Investigators whose principal investigator (PI) has an approved dbGaP Data Access Request (DAR) can be added as a Downloader in dbGAP. The PI must add inves...
Wed, 14 Jun, 2023 at 12:32 PM
The NHLBI is pursuing data access processes and tools that could provide access to data in a more facile manner in compliance with NIH Policy and the Genomi...
Fri, 17 Jan, 2020 at 1:55 PM
Library Card/Data Passport The Library Card model is designed to streamline the process for requesting access to data by allowing an Institutional Signing...
Fri, 17 Jan, 2020 at 1:34 PM
Because BDC uses the dbGaP permission infrastructure for controlling access to data, the same requirements for IRB approval or other Data Use Limitations ar...
Fri, 13 Jan, 2023 at 11:38 AM
Because BDC uses dbGaP permission infrastructure for controlling access to data, any additional requirements for approval (e.g., a Letter of Collaboration) ...
Fri, 13 Jan, 2023 at 11:38 AM
BDC operates on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Both AWS and GCP have received an Authority to Operate (ATO) from the General Ser...
Fri, 13 Jan, 2023 at 11:36 AM