AD Discovery Portal Tech Help

Overview

The AD Discovery Portal is designed to help researchers explore novel Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) data through a publicly accessible dataset catalogue. It offers a diverse collection of data, including imaging, omics, clinical, and multi-modal approaches, and brings together datasets from both industry and academia. The Discovery Portal is also fully integrated with AD Workbench and enables seamless exploration, dataset access requests, and analysis.

Getting Started

To begin using the AD Discovery Portal:

• Explore Datasets: Navigate to the dataset catalog and browse available datasets without logging in.
• Search & Filter: Use intuitive search and filter tools to find relevant datasets based on metadata, such as modality, access type, and participant count.
• Request Access: When you’re ready to submit a data access request, log in and click “Request Access.”
• Analyze Data: Upon approval of your data access request, you can access the approved datasets within an AD Workbench workspace for in-depth analysis.

Key Features

• Publicly Accessible Dataset Catalog – Browse datasets without needing to log in.
• Diverse ADRD Datasets – Access imaging, omics, clinical, and multi-modal datasets.
• Centralized Repository – Discover datasets from leading industry and academic partners
• Seamless Integration with AD Workbench Workspaces – Discover and analyze datasets directly within Workspaces.
• Intuitive Search & Filtering – Easily locate datasets based on key metadata.
• Interactive Data Visualization Tools – Gain high-level insights into datasets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I access the AD Discovery Portal?

You can access the AD Discovery Portal by visiting: https://discover.alzheimersdata.org/

Do I need an account to browse datasets?

No, anyone can browse the publicly accessible dataset catalog without registering for an account. However, an account is required to request access to datasets and analyze data within AD Workbench Workspaces.

How do I request access to a dataset?

• Navigate to the dataset details page in AD Discovery Portal.
• Login if you haven’t already.
• Click Request Access and complete the required form.
• Your request will be reviewed, and you will be notified once it is approved.
• View data access requests by visiting: https://fair.addi.ad-datainitiative.org/#/data/requests

What types of datasets are available?

The AD Discovery Portal includes a variety of datasets, including:

• Imaging data (MRI, PET scans, etc.)
• Omics data (genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics)
• Clinical data (patient records, biomarkers, cognitive assessments)
• Multi-modal datasets that integrate different data types

What should I do if I experience issues requesting, accessing, or analyzing a dataset?

You can write to support@alzheimersdata.org for help with any of the above dataset-related issues.

What if I forgot my login credentials?

If you have trouble logging in, use the password reset option on the login page or contact support@alzheimersdata.org for assistance with resetting the Authenticator app.

Contact Information

For additional support, please contact our help desk:

Email: support@alzheimersdata.org

We encourage researchers to explore the AD Discovery Portal and take full advantage of the datasets we make available for Alzheimer’s disease research. Happy exploring!