Improving health data tools for better disease treatment and identification
Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics and Cyberinfrastructure Enhancement Core
This study is all about using everyday health information from places like doctors' offices to help find and treat diseases better, especially for Hispanic communities, while also training people to use these tools effectively in healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Juan, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10883796 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the use of real-world data collected from routine healthcare environments, such as electronic health records, to improve disease identification and treatment. By consolidating this data into clinical research data warehouses, the project aims to support clinical research and trials, particularly for Hispanic populations. The initiative also seeks to train skilled informaticians and increase knowledge in biomedical informatics to better inform clinicians and researchers about the applications of these tools in healthcare. Overall, the goal is to advance health and healthcare through improved informatics resources.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from Hispanic populations who may benefit from improved healthcare data tools.
Not a fit: Patients outside of the Hispanic demographic or those not engaged in clinical research may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective disease identification and treatment strategies tailored to diverse populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in utilizing real-world data for improving healthcare outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
San Juan, United States
- University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences — San Juan, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mays, Mary Helen — University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
- Study coordinator: Mays, Mary Helen
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.