MC² Center Data Models Explorer

Welcome!

The MC² Center Data Models Explorer enables structured, standardized documentation of data and resources for the Cancer Complexity Knowledge Portal.

This platform is designed to support researchers, developers, and data contributors by enhancing collaboration, reproducibility, and data discovery through clear metadata standards. Documenting key attributes of datasets, studies, publications, and more ensures that research outputs remain accessible and reusable across teams and projects.

What Can You Do Here?

The platform supports the documentation and upload of a variety of resource types. Choose the resource relevant to your work from the table below:

Resource Type	Description
Datasets	Collections of structured data such as clinical or genomic research results.
Studies	Research projects with details like methodologies, assays, and participant data.
Publications	Academic papers or reports with citations, abstracts, and other metadata.
Grants	Funding information including institutions, collaborations, and grant IDs.
Educational Resources	Tutorials, guides, and learning materials to support knowledge sharing.
Files	Individual research files to organize and reference within projects.
Tools	Software applications used for data analysis, visualization, and workflow automation.
Persons	Profiles of key individuals involved in research projects, including investigators and contributors.

By documenting your resources here, you make your work more discoverable, reproducible, and impactful.

Who Should Use This Platform?

The MC² Data Models Explorer is tailored to meet the needs of various users. Whether you're managing datasets or contributing software tools, here's how it benefits you:

User Type	How You Benefit
Researchers	Increase visibility and reproducibility of your studies and datasets.
Developers	Share and document tools that streamline research workflows.
Data Scientists	Catalog critical data resources to advance discovery and innovation.
Project Managers	Maintain consistency and traceability of research resources over time.
Educators	Disseminate tutorials and training materials to enhance learning and skill-building.

By contributing metadata and resources, you support a robust knowledge network that accelerates scientific progress.

Why Contribute Resources?

Contributing resources benefits both you and the wider research community. Here’s why it matters:

Benefit	Description
Visibility	Your work becomes more discoverable, potentially attracting new collaborators and citations.
Reproducibility	Comprehensive metadata enables others to replicate or extend your research findings.
Collaboration	Sharing resources opens opportunities to connect with researchers tackling similar challenges.
Data Longevity	Properly documented data remains accessible and useful for long-term projects and evolving technologies.
Recognition	Demonstrating your commitment to open science enhances your professional reputation and credibility.

Your contributions make a difference by fostering openness, innovation, and collaboration.

How to Use This Platform

The Data Models Explorer offers easy navigation and search options:

Action	Instructions
Search for Terms	Use the search bar above to look for specific metadata terms.
Browse Categories	Navigate using the left-hand menu to explore terms organized by resource type.

If you're ready to contribute your resources, check out the tutorial page for step-by-step guidance.

Found an Error?

We continuously work to improve our data models. If you notice any issues or have suggestions, please [let us know].

You can also read our [contribution guidelines] if you'd like to submit updates directly.

Important

Changes to existing terms may have downstream impacts, so please provide clear justifications for any major revisions.