Improving patient care through mentoring in clinical informatics and data science
Official title: Mentoring and Patient-Oriented Research in Clinical Informatics and Data Science
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-10992172 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping doctors and healthcare professionals learn how to use data and technology better, so they can create tools that improve patient care and outcomes, especially for kids in the ICU.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | December 1, 2023 |
| Project end | November 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $125,901 |
| NIH project number | 5K24HL168225-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10992172 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include patients receiving care in pediatric intensive care units or those with conditions requiring advanced clinical decision support.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions that do not involve intensive care or do not require the use of clinical decision support tools may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing patient-oriented research by supporting the career development and mentoring of healthcare professionals in clinical informatics and data science. Led by Dr. Tell Bennett, a pediatric ICU physician, the project aims to develop machine learning models and clinical decision support tools that utilize electronic health record data. By fostering a mentoring environment, the initiative seeks to empower clinician-scientists across various specialties to improve patient outcomes through innovative informatics solutions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective clinical decision-making tools that improve patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in clinical informatics and decision support systems has shown promise in improving patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bennett, Tellen — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Bennett, Tellen
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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.