2026
CRKN Virtual Conference: Creative Collaborations, Collective Momentum
Virtual
May 12 - 14, 2026
Neha Milan
FRDR Product Lead
University of Saskatchewan
Neha Milan leads the product vision, roadmap, and execution for the Federated Research Data Repository (FRDR), a customized DSpace repository integrated with Globus to support the transfer and storage of large-scale open and sensitive research data. In this role, she oversees the design, development, and day-to-day operations of FRDR, working closely with development, curation, metadata, preservation teams, Alliance stakeholders, and end users to deliver scalable, user-centred, and accessible repository services. Neha also leads FRDR’s sensitive data initiative, currently being piloted with a limited group of participants.
Presenting at the following sessions
May 13, 2026
2:15pm
The Data Repositories Expert Group (DREG) for the Digital Research Alliance of Canada is developing guidance on trustworthy data repository characteristics for Canada, reflecting Canadian data sovereignty best practices. This guidance will inform researchers selecting data repositories in
