Search For Datasets

As access to government data becomes increasingly limited due to the removal of various websites, many researchers and community members may be uncertain about where to find datasets.

To address this challenge, the BUSPH Center for Health Data Science has developed www.FindLostData.org, a platform that provides a streamlined interface for locating datasets previously hosted on government websites.

Our Biostatistics and Epidemiology Data Analytics Center also offers customized support for primary data collection and management as well expert assistance with data resource identification, navigation, and curation. We leverage a broad range of trusted and commonly used data sources and environments, ensuring seamless integration and effective use, to empower researchers and drive high-impact research. Below are some of the key data sources and environments we work with:

Data Sources & Repositories
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
• All Payer Claims Database (APCD)
• US Census & American Community Survey (ACS)
• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
• Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
• NASA Open Data Portal
• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• Data Axle (Historic Business Location Data)
• Unstructured Social Media Data (Twitter/X)
• All of Us Research Program
• MarketScan

Research Environments & Secure Data Platforms
• BU Shared Computing Cluster (SCC)
• BEDAC Secure Research Cloud (NIST 800-53/800-171 compliant)
• VA Informatics and Computing Infrastructure (VINCI)
• Electronic Health Records (BMC CDW-R)
• CMS Virtual Research Data Center (VRDC)
• Acumen CMS Data Linkage (NIA)
• OptumLabs Data Warehouse (OLDW)
• TriNetX
• Informatics for Integrating Biology & the Bedside (i2b2)
• National Clinical Cohort Collaborative (N3C)

Customized Data Curation & Support
• Data Navigation: Assisting researchers in identifying resources, navigating complex datasets, identifying relevant data elements, and ensuring compliance with ethical and legal standards.
• Data Integration & Management: Seamlessly integrating data from multiple sources for a unified data management and analytic approach, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and security.
• Advanced Analytical Tools: Access to cutting-edge tools for data analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization to support your research.