Improving health services research using advanced data analytics
Official title: Annual UAB Methods Symposium
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-11074228 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to use smart technology to make healthcare better for women and racial minorities in the Deep South, so everyone can get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $50,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13HS030349-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11074228 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include women, racial and ethnic minorities, and individuals from low-income or rural backgrounds in the Deep South.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to the targeted populations or who are not affected by healthcare inequities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing health services research by utilizing advanced data analytic tools like natural language processing and machine learning. It aims to address healthcare inequities faced by various populations in the Deep South, including women and racial minorities. The project will involve collaboration with multiple academic institutions to ensure that the methodologies developed are applicable and beneficial to real-world healthcare settings. By analyzing real-world data, the research seeks to improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare for underserved communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more equitable healthcare solutions for marginalized populations.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using data analytics to address healthcare disparities, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gibson, Madeline J — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Gibson, Madeline J
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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.