PREDICT Institute: Precision Medicine, Education, Data, and Community Translation
Official title: PREDICT (Precision Medicine, Education, Data Informatics and Community Translation) Institute
Funded at Xavier University of Louisiana · NIH-11387627 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new institute at Xavier University of Louisiana will build better ways to use health data and work with communities to improve health for minority groups.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Xavier University of Louisiana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project start | July 6, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 5S21MD018975-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11387627 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals from minority communities in or near New Orleans who could benefit from improved health information systems and community-focused health interventions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not served by the targeted communities or without access to participating clinics may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
The PREDICT Institute will expand Xavier’s health informatics capacity, creating better data access, analytics, and technical support for population health. It will train current and future researchers in health informatics and community-engaged translational research. The program aims to reduce health disparities by translating data-driven insights into practical health improvements in the community.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: It could lead to more equitable health outcomes by turning data into real-world improvements in care and prevention for minority communities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar health informatics and community-translation efforts have shown potential to reduce disparities when coupled with strong data infrastructure and community engagement.
Where this research is happening
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Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kennedy, Kathleen B. — Xavier University of Louisiana
- Study coordinator: Kennedy, Kathleen B.
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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.