What is the role of the NHLBI program official in ensuring the data set from a grant is properly prepared and documented?
The program official will ensure that a study prepares the data set and appropriate documentation. The project official (currently Sean Coady) is available to staff and investigators for consultations on strategies for the review and preparation of the data set and appropriate documentation. General guidelines for the preparation of the data set can be found on the NHLBI public website (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/resources/deca/policy_new.htm#3b). Once the data have been reviewed (and, if necessary, modified) and documentation assembled, the material should be sent to the program official. The program official will then inform the project official that the data and documentation from the study have been prepared. The data and documentation are then reviewed for acceptability for release through the program. If specific revisions are needed to the data or documentation, the program official serves as the point person for all communications with the study.
