Data science training for health in Rwanda
Official title: Research Training in Data Science for Health in Rwanda
Funded at National University of Rwanda · NIH-11568217 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A fundraising program trains researchers in data science and AI to tackle big health issues in Rwanda and the US.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | National University of Rwanda NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kigali, Rwanda) |
| Project start | July 30, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $199,996 |
| NIH project number | 3U2RTW012122-05S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11568217 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable (training grant; no direct patient participation required)
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient participation or individual patient benefit from this grant.
What this research studies
This program partners WashU, the University of Rwanda, and AIMS to build a workforce skilled in data science and AI for public health. It focuses on diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV, and emerging infections, using Rwanda’s rich health data to develop new analytics methods. Trainees will gain hands-on experience with population health data to support disease surveillance, prevention, and healthcare decision-making in both countries.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve how health data are analyzed to prevent and manage diseases in Rwanda and beyond.
How similar studies have gone: Previous training in data science for health has shown promise in improving health analytics and policy insights.
Where this research is happening
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National University of Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tumusiime, David — National University of Rwanda
- Study coordinator: Tumusiime, David
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.