Building data science skills for child health in Ghana
Data Science for Child Health Now in Ghana (DS-CHANGE)
This study is all about helping students and teachers at Kwame Nkrumah University in Ghana learn how to use data science to tackle child health problems, like malaria and birth defects, so they can make a real difference in the health of children in their community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10893001 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing data science capabilities at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana to address child health issues. It aims to train graduate students and faculty in various data science methodologies, including biostatistics and clinical informatics, specifically targeting health conditions like malaria and congenital malformations. Through mentored training and experiential learning, participants will work on real-world child health problems, ultimately improving health outcomes for children in Ghana.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children under 11 years old in Ghana, particularly those affected by malaria, injuries, or congenital malformations.
Not a fit: Patients outside of Ghana or those over the age of 11 may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved child health outcomes in Ghana by developing skilled data scientists who can analyze and address critical health issues.
How similar studies have performed: Similar research initiatives have shown success in building data science capacity in healthcare, indicating a promising approach for improving child health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mckinney, Christy Michelle — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Mckinney, Christy Michelle
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.