Developing skills in mathematical modeling for infectious disease and healthcare
Official title: CK22-008, Building Mathematical Modeling Workforce Capacity to Support Infectious Disease and Healthcare Research - 2022
Funded at University of Georgia · NIH-10884867 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping people learn how to use math to tackle problems in healthcare and infectious diseases, so if you're interested in improving health management through hands-on workshops and training, this could be a great opportunity for you!
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Georgia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Athens, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1 |
| NIH project number | 5U01CK000696-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10884867 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation would include individuals interested in healthcare, infectious disease management, or mathematical modeling.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in healthcare education or those not interested in mathematical modeling may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the workforce's ability to use mathematical modeling techniques to address challenges in infectious disease and healthcare. By training individuals in these methods, the project aims to improve the understanding and management of health-related issues. Participants may engage in workshops and training sessions that equip them with the necessary skills to apply mathematical models in real-world healthcare scenarios.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for managing infectious diseases and enhancing healthcare delivery.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of building workforce capacity in mathematical modeling is less common, similar initiatives in training healthcare professionals have shown positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Georgia
Athens, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yang, Yang — University of Georgia
- Study coordinator: Yang, Yang
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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.