Public Health Data Science Training in Eastern Africa (APHREA-DST)
Official title: Advancing Public Health Research in Eastern Africa through Data Science Training (APHREA-DST)
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-11548749 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A training program to build public health data science skills in Eastern Africa and connect them with U.S. and African partners to improve health insights.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $40,014 |
| NIH project number | 3U2RTW012123-05S5 |
| Project ID | NIH-11548749 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are health professionals and students in Eastern Africa who want to advance their data science skills for public health and disease prevention.
✕Less likely to help
Non-participants or those outside the training scope may not directly benefit from this grant.
What this research studies
This grant funds multi-tier training in public health data science for communities in Ethiopia and Kenya, with collaborations that bring together Africa-based universities and Columbia University researchers. Trainees gain hands-on experience with data, AI tools, and environmental health projects that link to global health trends. The program also fosters curriculum development and exchange between African institutions and Columbia, enriching the learning path for students and faculty alike.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could produce a skilled workforce able to analyze health data quickly, improving disease surveillance and response both in Africa and globally.
How similar studies have gone: Previous DS-I Africa initiatives show positive gains in workforce development and international collaboration in public health data science.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Berhane, Kiros T — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Berhane, Kiros T
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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.