All of Us Researcher Workbench

SDSU Library will be holding workshops to give interested SDSU researchers information about the All of Us Researcher Workbench as well as more advanced workshops to get you started on analyzing the data you find.

"The All of Us Research Program is inviting one million people across the U.S. to help build one of the most diverse health databases in history. We welcome participants from all backgrounds. Researchers will use the data to learn how our biology, lifestyle, and environment affect health. This may one day help them find ways to treat and prevent disease."

These introductory workshops will introduce you to types of data available through the Workbench (survey, FitBIt, electronic health record, genetics, etc.), and how to set up an account and the tiers of data available. A recording of this workshop will be available after October 25.

Tuesday, October 15 - 2pm 

Friday, October 25 - 12pm 

We will also be holding 2 workshops that focus on setting up a cohort and doing basic analysis with R in the Researcher Workbench. These workshops will be held in person in the Library and will not be recorded.

Wednesday, November 6 - 1-3 pm

Friday, November 15, 12-2 pm

Please use this link to sign up for these workshops. 

All of Us Research Program

The All of Us Research Program (AoURP), led by the National Institutes of Health, is a longitudinal cohort study aimed at advancing precision medicine and improving human health through partnering with one million or more diverse participants across the United States. With an emphasis on reaching historically underrepresented populations in biomedical research, the AoURP datasets include:

• Electronic Health Records (EHRs): Participants have the option to share EHR data, which is standardized using the Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership (OMOP) Common Data Model (CDM).
• Biosamples and Bioassays: DNA is extracted via blood, urine, or saliva for subsequent genomic analysis.
• Mobile Health Data: Biometric data like heart rate and blood pressure are tracked using wearable devices.
• Physical Measurements: At the participant's first appointment, trained All of Us staff members measure and record information such as height, weight, BMI, waist and hip circumferences, blood pressure, heart rate, pregnancy status, and wheelchair use.
• Surveys: The database features a total of eight surveys, with The Basics, Lifestyle, and Overall Health being the three primary ones. For more information about the additional surveys and to explore their content, please visit the Survey Explorer.

All of Us Research Hub

The All of Us Research Hub stores health data from a diverse group of participants from across the United States.

• Data Access Tiers
  • Public Tier: The dataset contains only aggregate data with identifiers removed. These data are available to everyone through Data Snapshots and the Data Browser, an interactive tool on the Research Hub.
  • Registered Tier: The curated dataset contains deidentified individual-level data, available only to approved researchers on the Researcher Workbench. The Registered Tier currently includes data from electronic health records (EHRs), wearables, and surveys, as well as physical measurements taken during participant enrollment.
  • Controlled Tier: The dataset contains genomic data in the form of whole genome sequencing (WGS) and genotyping arrays, previously suppressed demographic data fields from EHRs and surveys, and unshifted dates of events.
• Data Methods
  • To ensure the Research Hub collects the highest quality data possible, the AoURP employs a comprehensive data methodology to curate data for registered researchers.

All of Us is great for researchers in many disciplines and at different points in their careers. Here are some great features of the All of Us data:

• Data representing the diversity of the US, not only in terms of race and ethnicity but also LGBTQ+ people, socioeconomic status, disability, and more
• Focus on transparency for participants and researchers
• Researchers don't need to go through the IRB process to conduct research in the All of Us Researcher Workbench