Data4Life
About Data4Life
Data4Life is a nonprofit healthtech organization funded by the Hasso Plattner Foundation. Its mission is to make health data ready for research to build a healthier world by digitalizing health research in a comprehensive, digital, and secure way.
Vision and Goals
Data4Life envisions a world where health data is comprehensively, digitally, and securely available for research and directly impacts prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. The focus areas include public health, personalized medicine, and supporting publicly funded projects through partnerships with research institutions and consortia.
Activities and Solutions
The organization develops digital health solutions that empower researchers and public health institutions. Key platforms include D4L Collect (sensor data collection for digital health studies), Data2Evidence (a health data management platform built around the OMOP Common Data Model), and D4L FAIR (a health research metadata catalog that supports FAIR principles for data interoperability and reuse).
Locations and Team
Data4Life operates internationally with offices in Potsdam, Berlin, and Singapore. The team consists of diverse professionals including scientists, doctors, and data experts collaborating to improve health through digital solutions.
Company Culture and Values
As a nonprofit, Data4Life prioritizes ethical handling of health data with a commitment to privacy, security, and responsible data use. The company values diversity, inclusion, flexibility in work models, and employee mental health support.