Lk_Research_Focus

Controlled vocabulary for the research focus of a study.

Columns
Name Type Description Foreign Key
name varchar(50) Name or identifier
description varchar(1000) Free text to expand upon details
link varchar(2000) Link to URL
Indexes
Name Column Description
PRIMARY name BTREE
Tables that Reference this Table
Name Column Table Reference Column Reference
study_categorization research_focus lk_research_focus name
Values
name description link
Atopy/Allergy Atopy or Allergy research focus. http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/OBI_1110049
Autoimmune Autoimmune research focus. http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/OBI_1110054
Cardiovascular system disease A disease of anatomical entity which occurs in the blood, heart, blood vessels or the lymphatic system that passes nutrients (such as amino acids and electrolytes), gases, hormones, blood cells or lymph to and from cells in the body to help fight diseases and help stabilize body temperature and pH to maintain homeostasis. [database_cross_reference: url:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circulatory_system][database_cross_reference: url:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circulatory_system][type: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ECO_0007638][type: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ECO_0007638] http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/DOID_1287
Cell Biology The study of the internal workings of cells at the microscopic and molecular level. http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C17992
Computational Modelling The development of mathematical or computational models to mimic or study a biological phenomenon.(NCI) https://uts.nlm.nih.gov/uts/umls/concept/C5544479
Development Processes that involve and promote formation of more mature organs, organ systems, or organisms; general development. http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C18732
Epidemiology Field concerned with the determination of causes, incidence, and characteristic behavior of disease outbreaks affecting human populations. It includes the interrelationships of host, agent, and environment as related to the distribution and control of disease. (MSH) https://uts.nlm.nih.gov/uts/umls/concept/C0014507
Exposome The measure of all the exposures of an individual from all sources, including environmental and occupational sources, in a lifetime and how those exposures relate to health. (from https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/exposome/ on 06/06/2019) (MSH) https://uts.nlm.nih.gov/uts/umls/concept/C5197919
Immune Response Immune Response research focus. http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GO_0006955
Infection Response Infection Response research focus. http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C26726
Method Development An approach to develop novel, or enhance existing, scientific tools and methods for use in research. (NCI) https://uts.nlm.nih.gov/uts/umls/concept/C0178742
Molecular Biology The study of biology at a molecular level. It chiefly concerns itself with understanding the interactions between the various systems of a cell, including the interrelationship of DNA, RNA and protein synthesis and learning how these interactions are regulated. The field overlaps with other areas of biology, particularly genetics and biochemistry. http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C16872
No Research Focus Specified No Research Focus currently specified.
Oncology The study of tumors encompassing the physical, chemical, and biologic properties. http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C17837
Other Different than the one(s) previously specified or mentioned. (NCI) https://uts.nlm.nih.gov/uts/umls/concept/C0205394
Pregnancy The state or condition of having a developing embryo or fetus in the body (uterus), after union of an ovum and spermatozoon, during the period from conception to birth. http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C25742
Preterm Birth Birth when a fetus is less than 37 weeks and 0 days gestational age. http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C92861
Psychopathology The branch of pathology focusing on mental illness and abnormal behavior. http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C17035
Radiation Biology The study of the mechanisms and biological effects of ionizing radiation, including repair processes. http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C17055
Transplantation Transplantation research focus. http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/OBI_0000105
Vaccine Development The entire process of introducing a new vaccine for use in VACCINATION including pre-clinical development, testing in CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL, manufacturing, approval/licensing and distribution. (MSH) https://uts.nlm.nih.gov/uts/umls/concept/C0597634
Vaccine Response Vaccine Response research focus. http://www.ebi.ac.uk/efo/EFO_0004645