Improving health data analysis for pregnant women and children
Phenotyping Support Core
This study is looking to make electronic health records better at helping us understand the health of pregnant women, new moms, and kids by using smart technology to find important information about their medications and health events, so we can improve care for everyone, especially those who haven't been studied as much before.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10895507 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the use of electronic health records (EHRs) to better understand health outcomes for pregnant women, new mothers, and children. By developing advanced algorithms and natural language processing techniques, the project aims to extract valuable information about medication exposure and health events from EHRs. This will help in identifying specific health risks and outcomes, particularly for populations that have been underrepresented in previous research. The goal is to create a robust framework for analyzing health data that can lead to improved clinical practices and patient care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women, new mothers, and children up to 11 years old who have frequent healthcare visits.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 0-11 years or those not involved in obstetric care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better identification and management of health risks for pregnant women and children, ultimately improving health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in leveraging electronic health records for clinical discovery, making this approach promising and relevant.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wei, Wei-Qi — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Wei, Wei-Qi
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.