Analyzing Data with AD Workbench
Move from Data Access to Discovery
The National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center (NACC) provides one of the most comprehensive longitudinal datasets available for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). Through a collaboration with the Alzheimer's Disease Data Initiative, researchers can now analyze NACC data within AD Workbench, a secure, cloud-based data sharing and analytics environment with access to the Global Research and Imaging Platform's (GRIP's) modular workflows and analytics tools. This integration enables investigators to move seamlessly from data access to advanced analysis, accelerating discovery across the ADRD research community.
Why Analyze NACC Data in AD Workbench?
Modern Alzheimer’s research increasingly requires integrating multiple types of data, including: clinical and cognitive assessments, neuroimaging data, biomarkers, genetic information, and longitudinal outcomes
Analyzing these complex datasets often requires advanced computational resources and secure environments for controlled-access data.
AD Workbench provides a cloud-based platform where researchers can analyze NACC data using modern data science tools in a secure and collaborative environment.
Accessing and Analyzing Data Tutorial
AD Workbench: A Platform for Collaborative Data Science
AD Workbench is a secure cloud-based research environment designed to support large-scale biomedical data analysis.
Researchers can use AD Workbench to work directly with approved datasets using flexible analytical tools and scalable computing resources.
How the Workflow Works
The integration between NACC and AD Workbench supports the full research lifecycle—from data discovery to analysis.
1. Explore NACC Data
Researchers can review available datasets and variables through NACC’s data resources.
2. Request Access
Submit a request for NACC datasets needed for your research project.
3. Analyze in AD Workbench
Approved datasets can be analyzed in a secure cloud-based workspace designed for biomedical data science.
Accelerating Discovery in ADRD Research
The integration of NACC data with AD Workbench provides researchers with a powerful environment to:
- work with rich longitudinal datasets
- apply advanced analytical methods
- collaborate across institutions
- develop reproducible research workflows
Together, these capabilities help accelerate progress toward a deeper understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.